František Rouček

1891–1952 (age 61)

Biography

František Rouček devoted himself to pedagogy, nurturing classrooms and curricula that bridged Italy and Ethiopia and gave young minds the confidence to learn.

His legacy endures in Ethiopia, where he is remembered for the patience and encouragement he offered, and his resting place there honors those years of service.

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