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Bookmark or Share- Who was Vaclav Havel: His True Story Prague.orgDive into the life of Vaclav Havel: a playwright's ascent to presidency, a compelling Czech icon's inspiring journey. Discover his remarkable story.
- Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia - WikipediaWenceslaus I (Czech: Václav [ˈvaːtslaf] ⓘ; c. 907 – 28 September 935), Wenceslas I or Václav the Good[ 5 ] was the Prince (kníže) of Bohemia from 921 until his death, probably in 935. According to the legend, he was assassinated by his younger brother, Boleslaus the Cruel.
- Vaclav Havel | Biography, Plays, & Facts | BritannicaVaclav Havel, Czech playwright and political dissident who, after the fall of communism, was president of Czechoslovakia (1989–92) and of the Czech Republic (1993–2003). He previously had been a prominent participant in the Prague Spring (1968). Learn more about Havel’s life and career.
- Meaning, origin and history of the name VáclavSaint Václav (known as Wenceslas or Wenceslaus in English) was a 10th-century Duke of Bohemia murdered by his brother. He is the patron saint of the Czech Republic. This was also the name of several Bohemian kings. Related Names. Family Tree Details. Roots vęťĭjĭ + slava. Variant Věnceslav (Czech) Diminutive Vašek (Czech)
- Václav Havel - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaVáclav Havel (Czech pronunciation: [ˈvaːtslaf ˈɦavɛl] ( listen)), 5 October 1936–18 December 2011, was a Czech playwright, essayist, dissident and politician. He was the tenth and last President of Czechoslovakia (1989–92). He then became the first President of the Czech Republic (1993–2003).
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