Jan Šípek
1898–1957 (age 59)
Biography
Jan Šípek (1898–1957) was a Czech individual whose life reflected the experiences of his generation during the transformative decades of the 20th century. Born near the end of the Austro-Hungarian period, he lived through the establishment of Czechoslovakia and the dramatic changes of the mid-20th century.
Šípek maintained his connections to his community throughout his life, which was rooted in the Czech lands. He was laid to rest in the cemetery in Šatov, where he is remembered as part of his local heritage.