Julius Fučík: Biography, Facts and Career
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Julius Fučík (Czech: [ˈjulɪjus ˈfutʃiːk]) (23 February 1903 – 8 September 1943) was a Czech journalist, critic, writer, and active member of Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. For his part at the forefront of the anti-Nazi resistance during the Second World War, he was imprisoned and tortured by the Gestapo in Prague, and executed in Berlin. While in prison, Fučík recorded his interrogation experiences on small pieces of paper, which were smuggled out and published after the war as Notes from the Gallows. The book established Fučík as a symbol of resistance to oppression, as well as an icon of communist propaganda.
Quick facts about Julius Fučík
- Full name: Julius Fučík
- Born: 1903-02-23
- Nationality: Czechoslovakia
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q142059
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Who is Julius Fučík?
Julius Fučík (Czech: [ˈjulɪjus ˈfutʃiːk]) (23 February 1903 – 8 September 1943) was a Czech journalist, critic, writer, and active member of Communist Party of Czechoslovakia.
What nationality is Julius Fučík?
Julius Fučík is Czechoslovakia.
When was Julius Fučík born?
Julius Fučík was born on 1903-02-23.
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