Josef Korčák
Czech member of Czech National Council, prime minister of the CR, politician and regional politician
About Josef Korčák
Lived 1921 – 2008 (aged 86). Josef Korčák was a Czech politician.
Josef Korčák (17 December 1921 – 5 October 2008) was a Czech politician who served as the Prime Minister of the Czech Socialist Republic from 1970 to 1987. He was the longest-serving prime minister of the Czech Republic.
Biography He was born in Holštejn. He became a metal-turner. He worked in the Brno armory from 1937 to 1948. In 1948, he became active in politics.
He became prime minister in 1970 when he replaced Josef Kempný. He remained in this position until 1987, when he was replaced by Ladislav Adamec. Kočák was excluded from KSČ in 1990. He died in 2008.
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Who was Josef Korčák?
Czech member of Czech National Council, prime minister of the CR, politician and regional politician (1921-2008)
When was Josef Korčák born?
Josef Korčák was born on 17 December 1921 in Holštejn.
When did Josef Korčák die?
Josef Korčák died on 5 October 2008 in Prague.
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Josef Korčák was a politician.
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Josef Korčák was Czech.
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