Karel Firbacher
1896–1988 (age 92)
Biography
Karel Firbacher was born in 1896 and lived to the age of 92, passing away in 1988. His exceptional longevity allowed him to witness nearly a century of European history, from the final years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire through the late twentieth century.
Firbacher's long life spanned multiple political systems and cultural eras in Central Europe. He is remembered as a member of a generation that experienced unprecedented historical change, and he is honored at Olšany Cemetery in Prague.