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Josef Růžička

1925 – 1986

Czechoslovak wrestler

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About Josef Růžička

Lived 1925 – 1986 (aged 61). Josef Růžička was a Czech amateur wrestler.

Josef Růžička (17 March 1925 – 11 April 1986) was a Czechoslovak wrestler. He was born in Prague. He won an Olympic silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling in 1952. He died on 11 April 1986, at the age of 61.

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Important facts

Born

17 March 1925, Prague

Birth century

20th century

Died

11 April 1986, Prague

Occupation

Amateur wrestler

Nationality

Czechoslovakia

Also known as

Josef Ruzicka

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Josef Růžička's

George de Hevesy

1885 – 1966

Chemist

John Edensor Littlewood

Frequently asked questions

Who was Josef Růžička?

Czechoslovak wrestler (1925–1986)

When was Josef Růžička born?

Josef Růžička was born on 17 March 1925 in Prague.

When did Josef Růžička die?

Josef Růžička died on 11 April 1986 in Prague.

What was Josef Růžička's occupation?

Josef Růžička was an amateur wrestler.

What nationality was Josef Růžička?

Josef Růžička was Czech.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Josef Růžička

· Wikidata: Q1705595

· DBpedia: Josef Růžička

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