Masaryk
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Jan 1886–1948, Czech statesman (son of Tomáŝ).
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Tomáŝ Garrigue 1850–1937, Czech statesman: 1st president of Czechoslovakia 1918–35.
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Jan (jan). 1886–1948, Czech statesman; foreign minister (1941–48). He died in mysterious circumstances after the Communists took control of the government
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his father, Tomáš Garrigue (ˈtɔmaːʃ ˈɡarik). 1850–1937, Czech philosopher and statesman; a founder of Czechoslovakia (1918) and its first president (1918–35)
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The project is a collaboration with researchers from the University of Helsinki, Vienna University of Technology and Masaryk University in Brno.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2024
Son of a Slovak coachman and a Moravian cook who both served the imperial court, the young Masaryk - like Filip - was equally at home on both sides of the river.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2022
“Populism is beatable,” said Otto Eibl, the head of the political science department at Masaryk University in Brno, the South Moravian capital.
From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2021
It was signed by 29 individuals, including Masaryk, who would return to Czechoslovakia to serve as its first president.
From Washington Times • May 28, 2018
Masaryk relayed the message, and the Czech/East German light weapons ship advanced.
From Oberheim (Voices) by Leadem, Christopher
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