Ludvík Svoboda President

Ludvík Svoboda (25 November 1895 – 20 September 1979) was a Czechoslovak general and politician. He fought in both World Wars, for which he is regarded as a national hero, and he later served as President of Czechoslovakia from 1968 to 1975.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 25, 1895
Birth place	Austria-Hungary , Moravia , Hroznatín
Date of death	September 20, 1979
Place of death	Czech Republic , Czechoslovakia , Prague
Spouse	Irena Svobodov%C3%A1

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Politician

military branch	Czechoslovak People's Army Czechoslovak Legion Austro-Hungarian Army
military command	I Corps
military rank	General officer
successor	Gustáv Husák