Josef Straka

1896–1957 (age 61)

Biography

Josef Straka was born in 1896 and died in 1957, living a full life during a period of profound change in Central Europe. His years encompassed the decline of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the development of the modern Czech nation.

His memory is honored at Olšany Cemetery in Prague, where he rests among many others who shaped and lived through Czech history.

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