Gustav Janků
1885–1960 (age 75)
Biography
Gustav Janků (1885–1960) lived through the transition from the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the independent Czechoslovak state, experiencing firsthand the profound political and social changes of the twentieth century. His seventy-five years provided him with a comprehensive perspective on Central European history.
Janků's burial in Brno Central Cemetery indicates his significance within his community and his contributions to Czech society. His long life allowed him to participate in and witness the major historical developments that shaped the modern Czech nation.