Julius Fučík

Politician, Author

1903 – 1943

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Who was Julius Fučík?

Julius Fučík was a Czechoslovak journalist, an active member of Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, and part of the forefront of the anti-Nazi resistance. He was imprisoned, tortured, and executed by the Nazis.

The composer Luigi Nono wrote a musical piece titled Julius Fučík based on the journalist's diary Notes from the Gallows and meant it as a tribute to his resilience in the face of Nazi aggression.

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Born
Feb 23, 1903
Prague
Also known as
  • Julius Fucik
Nationality
  • Czechoslovakia
  • Austria-Hungary
  • Czech Republic
Profession
Lived in
  • Prague
Died
Sep 8, 1943
Nazi Germany

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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