Václav Havel
Czech playwright and first president
Born
October 5th, 1936
89 years ago
Died
December 18th, 2011
13 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Czech Republic
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A prominent figure in Czech literature and politics, the individual gained recognition as a playwright and essayist. His work often critiqued totalitarianism and advocated for democracy and human rights. In 1989, played a crucial role in the Velvet Revolution that led to the end of communist rule in Czechoslovakia. Subsequently, served as the last president of Czechoslovakia from 1989 to 1992 and became the first president of the Czech Republic from 1993 to 2003. Through various writings, the individual contributed to the discourse on freedom and civil rights.
Wrote 'The Garden Party' and 'Largo Desolato'
Served as president from 1989 to 2003
Led the Velvet Revolution against communism
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