Václav Havel, a renowned Czech statesman, author, poet, playwright, and former dissident, was born on October 5, 1936. Throughout his illustrious career, Havel served as the last president of Czechoslovakia from 1989 until the country's dissolution on December 31, 1992, and subsequently as the first president of the Czech Republic from 1993 to 2003. Notably, he was the first democratically elected president of either country following the collapse of communism.
As a prominent figure in Czech literature, Havel is celebrated for his captivating plays, insightful essays, and poignant memoirs.
