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František Halas

Czech poet and writer (1901-1949) · Czechia · On the map · Writers · Died at 48

František Halas was a Czech poet, translator and politician. He was one of the most significant Czech lyric poets of the 20th century. His poor background influenced his work as well as his communist views and active involvement in politics.

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Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 2nd class1997
Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta

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Country
Czechia
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1949 · aged 48