Václav Kaplický
1895–1982 (age 87)
Biography
Václav Kaplický was a respected Czech writer whose literary contributions enriched the cultural heritage of 20th-century Czechoslovakia. Born in 1895, he pursued a career in letters during a period of significant literary and artistic development in Central Europe, contributing to the nation's intellectual and cultural life.
Kaplický's work as a writer reflected his engagement with contemporary themes and literary traditions. He was laid to rest in the Vyšehrad cemetery following his death in 1982, where his memory is honored among other notable figures of Czech culture and letters.