Václav Havel
B- Birthday
- October 5, 1936
- Age
- 89
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $5M
About
Václav Havel was a Czech statesman, author, poet, playwright, and dissident who played a pivotal role in the fall of communism in Czechoslovakia. He served as the last president of Czechoslovakia from 1989 to 1992, overseeing the country's peaceful transition to democracy. Subsequently, he became the first president of the Czech Republic from 1993 to 2003. As a writer, he is celebrated for his plays, essays, and memoirs, which often explored themes of freedom, identity, and political responsibility.
Career Timeline
Theater Career Begins
Starts his career in the theater as a stagehand and playwright.
Dissident Writer and Activist
Becomes a prominent dissident, facing censorship and persecution.
Imprisonment for Activism
Imprisoned for his involvement in Charter 77 human rights movement.
Velvet Revolution Leader
Leads the Velvet Revolution, leading to the end of communism in Czechoslovakia.
President of Czechoslovakia
Elected President of Czechoslovakia.
President of Czech Republic
Becomes the first President of the Czech Republic.
End of Presidency
Leaves office but remains a respected international figure.
