Josef Valeš
1913–1942 (age 29)
Biography
Josef Valeš (1913–1942) was a young Czech whose life was lived during the turbulent interwar years and the early period of World War II. He represented a generation shaped by the complexities of 20th-century European history.
Valeš's brief life reflects the challenges faced by his contemporaries during this critical historical period. He is commemorated at Olšany Cemetery in Prague, a resting place for many figures significant to Czech history.