Famous Czechs.

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7 celebrated Czech figures including actors, musicians, writers, scientists, athletes, and cultural stars across Czech history.

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Václav Havel

Czech Republic

Václav Havel was a Czech writer, actor, and director who became the first president of the Czech Republic from 1993 to 2003. His play The Garden Party 1963 won him international acclaim. He was a leading figure in the anti-communist opposition and was imprisoned several times.

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