Václav Štulc
1814–1887 (age 73)
Biography
Václav Štulc turned his pen toward the themes of faith, patriotism, and the resilience of families in the wake of modernizing forces. His essays and poems echoed with a sincerity that appealed to readers seeking solace and affirmation.
His fellow writers recall a mentor who believed firmly in the importance of language as a communal heritage and who encouraged others to restore folk memory through verse. That belief continues to inspire visitors to Vyšehrad cemetery where he rests.