He could hear the bells ringing in the cell. Profile of People's Party minister Jan Dostálek, who did not survive the StB investigation Cover Image

Na cele slyšel zvonit zvony. Profil lidoveckého ministra Jana Dostálka, který nepřežil vyšetřování StB
He could hear the bells ringing in the cell. Profile of People's Party minister Jan Dostálek, who did not survive the StB investigation

Author(s): Ondřej Hladík
Subject(s): History, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), History of Communism
Published by: Ústav pro studium totalitních režimů
Keywords: Jan Dostálek; Czechoslovakia; Catholic upbringing; political career; World War II; State Security;

Summary/Abstract: The article provides a detailed account of the life of Czech politician Jan Dostálek, highlighting his early life, education, and political career. It discusses his strict Catholic upbringing, his education in Prague, and his rise in the political ranks, eventually leading to his service as a minister during the First Czechoslovak Republic. The article also touches on his activities during World War II, his withdrawal from public life, and his unsuccessful attempt to return to politics after the war. It sheds light on the challenges he faced, including his investigation by the communist government and his death before a planned trial by the State Security.

  • Issue Year: XVII/2023
  • Issue No: 04
  • Page Range: 52-61
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Czech