Karel Mašek
1867–1922 (age 55)
Biography
Karel Mašek was a writer who contributed to Czech literary and cultural life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1867, he worked during a period of national awakening and cultural flourishing in the Czech lands, when writers played an important role in preserving and developing Czech identity.
Mašek's literary endeavors reflected the intellectual currents of his era. He passed away in 1922 and was buried in the cemetery at Vlastibořice, leaving behind a legacy connected to Czech written culture.