Milada Horáková
Czech politician and judicial murder victim
Born
1901
124 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Czech Republic
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A prominent Czech politician, this individual became a leading figure in the post-World War II resistance against the Communist regime. In 1949, she was arrested and faced a politically motivated trial that resulted in a guilty verdict based on trumped-up charges. Despite international outcry, a death sentence was carried out in 1950. Her conviction and execution highlighted the oppressive tactics used by the Communist government in Czechoslovakia during that time period.
Led the anti-Communist resistance in Czechoslovakia
Executed for political reasons in 1950
Fought for democratic principles
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