Václav Bastl

1877–1900 (age 23)

Biography

Václav Bastl was a Czech journalist whose career flourished during the late 19th century, a time of dynamic development in Czech journalism and public communication. His work contributed to the growing voice of the Czech press.

Bastl's journalistic endeavors took place during a formative period in Czech media history. Though his life was relatively brief, ending in 1900 at age twenty-three, his contributions to journalism reflected the energy of his generation.