Karel Barvitius
1893–1949 (age 56)
Biography
Karel Barvitius was a Czech composer whose works contributed to the musical landscape of early 20th-century Czechoslovakia. His compositions reflected the cultural renaissance of the newly independent nation following World War I.
Barvitius devoted his career to advancing Czech musical traditions and composition. He was laid to rest in Vinohrady Cemetery, a final resting place for many notable figures in Czech cultural history.