Václav Beneš Třebízský
1849–1884 (age 35)
Biography
Václav Beneš Třebízský chronicled the life of his countrymen with warmth and clarity, crafting novels and historical accounts that illuminated everyday virtues and rare heroism alike. His pen was guided by a sincere love of Bohemian heritage, and he contributed significantly to the cultural conversation of his era.
He is commemorated at Vyšehrad cemetery, where his writings are remembered as enduring gifts to Czech letters.