Antonín Novotný
Czechoslovak politician and president
Born
December 10th, 1904
120 years ago
Died
1975
50 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Czechoslovakia
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Served as the President of Czechoslovak Socialist Republic from 1957 to 1968. Held the position of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia from 1953 to 1968. His leadership was characterized by a commitment to socialist policies and adherence to Soviet influence during the Cold War period. Promoted various economic reforms and sought to maintain the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia amidst growing political dissent.
Served as President from 1957 to 1968
Was General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1953 to 1968
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