Vlastimil Kybal
1880–1958 (age 78)
Biography
Vlastimil Kybal entered the diplomatic service at a time of shifting borders and intense negotiations, carrying the aspirations of his countrymen with dignity as he worked to build bridges across Europe.
His lifelong commitment to dialogue and understanding brought honor to Czechoslovak diplomacy and earned him the respect of colleagues at home and abroad, where he strove to keep peace and defend national interests.