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Václav Jehlička

b. 1948

Czech minister of culture of the CR and senator of Czech Parliament

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About Václav Jehlička

Born 1948. Václav Jehlička is a Czech teacher and politician.

Václav Jehlička (born 24 March 1948 in Domažlice) is a Czech politician. In 1996 he was elected a member of the Senate and from January 2007 to May 2009 he was Minister of Culture.

He worked as a teacher until 1990. Then he served two full terms as Mayor of Telč from 1990 to 1998 and a half term from 2001 to 2002.

Jehlička is a graduate of the University of South Bohemia. He's married and has five children.

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Important facts

Born
24 March 1948, Domažlice
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Teacher, politician
Nationality
Czech Republic
Education
University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
Positions held
Mayor of a place in the Czech Republic, Minister of Culture of the Czech Republic, Member of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Member of a Czech municipal council
Awards
Award of the Minister of the Environment; Silver medal of the Masaryk University
Also known as
Vaclav Jehlicka

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Václav Jehlička?

Czech minister of culture of the CR and senator of Czech Parliament

When was Václav Jehlička born?

Václav Jehlička was born on 24 March 1948 in Domažlice.

What is Václav Jehlička's occupation?

Václav Jehlička is a teacher and politician.

What nationality is Václav Jehlička?

Václav Jehlička is Czech.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Václav Jehlička

· Wikidata: Q3490950

· DBpedia: Václav Jehlička

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