Radola Gajda

Czech commander and politician

Radola Gajda - Czech commander and politician
Born

February 14th, 1892
133 years ago

Died

April 15th, 1948
77 years ago — 56 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Czech Republic

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Served as an officer in the Austro-Hungarian army during World War I. Became a prominent member of the Czechoslovak National Council and later held significant political positions in Czechoslovakia. Gajda was involved in various military and political efforts during the interwar period, advocating for a strong national defense. In 1938, he played a key role in the establishment of the Czechoslovak Legion in France and was later elected as a member of parliament. His career extended into the tumultuous years of World War II, where he contributed to the Czechoslovak resistance movement against Nazi occupation. After the war, he became associated with various political movements.

Served as a commander in World War I

Participated in Czechoslovak resistance

Elected member of Czechoslovak parliament

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