19th Century

Czech music composer of the romantic period

The most famous opera is “Prodaná nevěsta”

His monument stands in the center of Holešov

20-21st Century

Czech hit singer, painter and actor

He won 42x Golden Nightingale titles in his career

he sang the song with his daughter “Srdce nehasnou”

20-21st Century

he is the creator of primarily controversial and provocative sculptures

his most famous works are the babies on the Žižkov Tower and the horse in Lucerna

Czech chemist

19.-20. century

NC - 1959, in chemistry for the invention and use of polarography

20. century

Czech poet, writer, journalist and translator

NC - 1984, for literature - poetry

Charles IV.

The Czech Kingdom became the center of the Holy Roman Empire

Foundation of Charles University, Charles Bridge

20.-21. century

Czech-American film director, screenwriter and ccasional actor

Amadeus - the film was shot in Kroměříž castle

“Hoří, má Panenko!”

“Černý Petr”

“Přelet nad kukaččím hnízdem”

The current president of the Czech Republic

Former army general

Former Chairman of the NATO Military Committe

21. century

Czech playwright, screenwriter, actor, songwriter and writer

“Marečku, podejte mi pero!”

“Ať žijí duchové!”

“Vrchní, prchní”

“Tři bratři”

In 1355, the Czech Kingdom was during the reign of Emperor Charles IV. He was also the Czech king at the time. Charles IV. was an important monarch, known for his construction projects, including the Charles Bridge and Karlštejn.

This period was also significant for culture and education, and Charles IV. tried to strengthen the position of Prague as a cultural and political center.

Charles IV the Holy Roman Emperor

Coronation

Zvíkov battle

In 1415, the Czech Kingdom was under the leadership of King Wenceslas IV. and later his brother Sigismund turbulent period

In this year, a significant event took place - the burning of Master Jan Hus at the Council of Constance. This brutal suppression of the reform movement had a significant impact on Czech history and led to the Hussite Wars, during which people rose up against ecclesiastical and secular authority.

This laid the basic idea of ​​Hussiteism, which influenced other events in the region.

In 1620, the Battle of White Mountain took place, a key event in Czech history. The Catholic Imperial Army under the leadership of Maximilian of Bavaria defeated the Czech estate army, which resulted in a period of re-Catholicization and the loss of the political independence of the Czech Kingdom.

This was part of the Thirty Years' War, which had a wider effect on Europe.

Prague Spring

The growing political freedoms in Czechoslovakia were seen as a threat by the Soviet Union.

On August 21. 1968 Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia and Soviet troops continued to occupy the country until 1989

14th century

Born as Wenceslas

Was the eleventh king of Bohemia

Emperor of the Holy Rome Empire

Founded Charles University in Prague

18th century

Maria Theresa Walpurga Amália Kristina

The first ruling woman on the Czech throne

Theresian reforms - compulsory school attendance

20th century

won three Olympic gold medals

he set several world records in the long distance

he is known for his unusual running style and shouting during the race

20-21st century

alpine skiing and snowboarding

the first woman in history to win two gold medals in two different disciplines at one Olympic Games

20-21th century

one of the most successful Czech hockey players in history

Olympic gold medal

the only player in NHL history who over came the 2,000 points