Deaths in the 1950s

František Gallia

1912–1950 (age 38)

Olšany Cemetery

Mirko Štork

1880–1953 (age 73)

Olšany Cemetery

Opera singer Mirko Štork is remembered for the soaring voice and humility he brought to every performance.

Ferdinand Pelikán

1885–1952 (age 67)

Olšany Cemetery

Ferdinand Pelikán was a Czech philosopher of the early twentieth century.

Petr Beneš

1880–1958 (age 78)

Olšany Cemetery

Petr Beneš is remembered for his warm friendship and the calm attentiveness he offered to everyone in his circle.

Josef Měřička

1895–1959 (age 64)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Měřička was a Czech individual who lived during the twentieth century.

Olga Arentová-Tiegermannová

1894–1958 (age 64)

Olšany Cemetery

Stanislav Benda

1886–1956 (age 70)

Olšany Cemetery

Stanislav Benda was a Czech individual of the twentieth century.

Karel Bílek

1891–1953 (age 62)

Olšany Cemetery

Zbyněk Čejchan

1925–1955 (age 30)

Olšany Cemetery

Zbyněk Čejchan was a Czech individual whose life ended in 1955.

Anna Auředníčková

1873–1957 (age 84)

Olšany Cemetery

Antonín Řivnáč

1877–1958 (age 81)

Olšany Cemetery

Antonín Řivnáč was a Czech bookseller and cultural figure.

Karel Degl

1896–1951 (age 55)

Olšany Cemetery

Alois Krofta

1888–1958 (age 70)

Olšany Cemetery

Alois Krofta was a Czech architect whose works shaped Prague's urban landscape.

František Xaver Procházka

1887–1950 (age 63)

Olšany Cemetery

Bedřich Machulka

1875–1954 (age 79)

Olšany Cemetery

Bedřich Machulka was a Czech photographer who documented his era.

Václav Dragoun

1865–1950 (age 85)

Olšany Cemetery

Adolf Vojta-Jurný

1893–1957 (age 64)

Olšany Cemetery

Adolf Vojta-Jurný was a Czech actor of the twentieth century.

Jindřich Hlavín

1877–1958 (age 81)

Olšany Cemetery

Adolf Daněk

1869–1950 (age 81)

Olšany Cemetery

Adolf Daněk was a Czech teacher dedicated to education and learning.

Josef Kalous

1889–1958 (age 69)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Müldner

1880–1954 (age 74)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Müldner was a Czech writer whose works enriched Czech literature.

Václav Kálik

1891–1951 (age 60)

Olšany Cemetery

Čeněk Kvíčala

1890–1956 (age 66)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech painter active in the early-to-mid twentieth century.

Cyril Merhout

1881–1955 (age 74)

Olšany Cemetery

Jan František Hájek

1895–1953 (age 58)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech soldier of the twentieth century.

Bohumil Chlebovský

1902–1954 (age 52)

Olšany Cemetery

Bohumil Chlebovský was a painter celebrated for his thoughtful compositions and calm artistic vision.

Bohumil Vydra

1889–1952 (age 63)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech educator devoted to teaching in twentieth-century Prague.

Jan Ziegloser

1875–1955 (age 80)

Olšany Cemetery

Jan Ziegloser was an illustrator whose graceful images brought stories to life.

Jan Svátek

1883–1958 (age 75)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech bookseller who served Prague's literary community.

Berta Havlíčková-Liebscherová

1864–1954 (age 90)

Olšany Cemetery

Berta Havlíčková-Liebscherová was a devoted teacher who inspired many with her patience and care.

Eva Medková

1895–1953 (age 58)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech writer whose literary work enriched twentieth-century Prague.

Richard Klenka

1873–1954 (age 81)

Olšany Cemetery

Richard Klenka was a teacher remembered for inspiring thoughtful curiosity.

Bohuslav Bouček

1886–1953 (age 67)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech physician devoted to medical practice and patient care.

Josef Fiala

1888–1958 (age 70)

Olšany Cemetery

Josef Fiala was a university teacher who guided students with rigor and generosity.

Jaroslav Rudloff

1876–1955 (age 79)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech writer whose literary career extended across the twentieth century.

Augustin Vondřich

1880–1958 (age 78)

Olšany Cemetery

Augustin Vondřich was a racing driver admired for his courage and dedication to the sport.

Rudolf Voříšek

1909–1953 (age 44)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech teacher dedicated to education in twentieth-century Prague.

Jiří Joachim

1907–1958 (age 51)

Olšany Cemetery

Jiří Joachim was a thoughtful presence whose steady care comforted those close to him.

Ctibor Škarda

1870–1958 (age 88)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech resident whose life extended nearly nine decades.

Adolf Prchlík

1868–1950 (age 82)

Olšany Cemetery

Adolf Prchlík was an official known for his steady service and integrity.

Pavel Skřivan

1876–1951 (age 75)

Olšany Cemetery

Czech educator whose teaching career shaped generations of students.

František Sýkora

1900–1959 (age 59)

Olšany Cemetery

František Sýkora was respected for his steady resolve and quiet dedication.

Jan Kobzáň

1901–1959 (age 58)

Wallachian Open Air Museum

Czech writer and cultural figure of the early 20th century.

Karel Třešňák

1896–1955 (age 59)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Karel Třešňák was an actor celebrated for his expressive performances and devotion to theatre.

Vladimír Hanačík

1861–1954 (age 93)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Prominent Czech economist of the early 20th century.

Miroslav Servít

1886–1959 (age 73)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Miroslav Servít was a devoted botanical collector whose careful work deepened knowledge of local plant life.

Václav Houser

1871–1958 (age 87)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Czech politician active in early 20th century governance.

František Zuska

1887–1955 (age 68)

Vinohrady Cemetery

František Zuska was a dedicated teacher whose guidance shaped young minds with care and conviction.

Hugo Kosterka

1867–1956 (age 89)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Czech writer and cultural contributor of the early 20th century.

Jan Krčmář

1877–1950 (age 73)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Jan Krčmář was a jurist guided by integrity and a steadfast belief in the rule of law.