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Viktor Dyk

Czech poet, prose writer, playwright, politician and political writer (1877-1931) · Czechia · On the map · Writers · Died at 53

Viktor Dyk was a nationalist Czech poet, prose writer, playwright, politician and political writer. He was sent to jail during the First World War for opposing the Austro-Hungarian empire. He was one of the signatories of the Manifesto of Czech writers. Dyk co-founded a political party and entered politics.

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He died at age 53, leaving his many poems, plays and writings.

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Czechia
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1877 to 1931 · aged 53

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