Alexander Dubček
first Secretary of the Czechoslovak Communist Party (1921-1992)
1921 — 1992
Quick Facts
Profession
first Secretary of the Czechoslovak Communist Party (1921-1992)
Born
November 27, 1921
Died
1992 (age ~71)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
diplomat, politician
CzechoslovakiaBorn in UhrovecDied in Prague
1921
Born in Uhrovec (1921-11-27)
1949
AwardOrder of February 25, 1st class
1968
PositionFirst Secretary of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia (1968–1969)
1989
Positionmember of the Federal Assembly of Czechoslovakia (1989–1992)
1989
AwardSakharov Prize
1990
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense
About
Alexander Dubček was a Slovak statesman who served as the First Secretary of the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia (KSČ) from January 1968 to April 1969 and as Chairman of the Federal Assembly from 1989 to 1992 following the Velvet Revolution. He oversaw significant reforms to the communist system during a period that became known as the Prague Spring, but his reforms were reversed and he was eventually sidelined following the Warsaw Pact invasion in August 1968.
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Who is Alexander Dubček?+
Alexander Dubček was a Slovak statesman who served as the First Secretary of the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia (KSČ) from January 1968 to April 1969 and as Chairman of the Federal Assembly from 1989 to 1992 following the Velvet Revolution. He oversaw sig
What does the name Alexander mean?+
The name Alexander means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alexander Dubček born?+
Alexander Dubček was born on November 27, 1921.
When did Alexander Dubček die?+
Alexander Dubček died in 1992, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.
The name Alexander is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexander — November 27, 1921
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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