Vítezslav Hálek - Odolena Voda, Czech Republic
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Vítezslav Hálek (5 April 1835, in Odolena Voda – 8 October 1874) was a Czech poet, writer, journalist, dramatist and theatre critic.
Waymark Code: WMV8RR
Location: Středočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 03/15/2017
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He is considered one of the most important representatives of the May school, along with Jan Neruda and Karolína Svetlá.
After completing his studies at gymnasium in Prague Hálek refused to go on to study at seminary. He didn't finish his philosophical studies and instead decided to become a writer. Beginning in 1861, he worked as an editor in Národní listy, later helping publish newspapers and journals (Lumír, Zlatá Praha, Kvety etc.). He worked as a journalist until his death in Prague (1874). He died suddenly of pneumonia.
The memorial is located in center of Odolena Voda village.
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