Alexander Dubček

Alexander Dubček (27 November 1921 – 7 November 1992) was a Slovak politician and, briefly, leader of Czechoslovakia (1968–1969), famous for his attempt to reform the communist regime during the Prague Spring. Later, after the overthrow of the government in 1989, he was Chairman of the federal Czecho-Slovak parliament.

Read more about Alexander Dubček:  Early Life, Political Career, Prague Spring, Downfall, Private Citizen, Velvet Revolution, Death

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