Ludvík Svoboda

Czech General, 8th President of Czechoslovakia

Ludvík Svoboda - Czech General, 8th President of Czechoslovakia
Born

November 25th, 1895
129 years ago

Died

September 20th, 1979
45 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Czechoslovakia

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Born in 1895, this individual served as a military leader during World War II and played a significant role in Czechoslovakia's resistance against Nazi occupation. After the war, held key positions in the Czechoslovak government, including Minister of National Defense. Elected as the 8th President of Czechoslovakia in 1968, tenure marked by attempts to reform the country during the Prague Spring before the Warsaw Pact invasion. Steered the nation during a period of political change until 1975.

Served as the 8th President of Czechoslovakia

Led Czechoslovak forces during World War II

Held the position of Minister of National Defense

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