Ivan Medek

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Ivan Medek, Czech journalist, classical music critic, radio broadcaster, signatory of Charter 77

Ivan Medek (July 13, 1925 – January 6, 2010) was a Czech classical music critic, radio broadcaster and journalist. Medek was an important voice of the Czech

anti-communist opposition movement, particularly after being forced into exile from Czechoslovakia in 1978.[1][2] Medek collaborated closely with such Czechoslovak politicians as Václav Havel and Pavel Tigrid in opposition to communist rule.[1][2]

He was a brother of the Czech painter Mikuláš Medek and the son of the general Rudolf Medek. [3]

Medek was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, on July 13, 1925.[1] He began his career as both a classical music critic and journalist.[1] He worked as a musician for the Czech Philharmonic until he was fired by the government for his support of the opposition.[2]

Medek was an original signatory of the

dissidents in his native Czechoslovakia.[2]

Medek returned to Czechoslovakia from exile in 1989 during the Velvet Revolution.[2] In 1993, Medek was appointed to the office of the presidency under Václav Havel, the first president of the Czech Republic.[2] He later became the head of the presidency, or chancellor, under Havel.[1][2]

Medek died in Prague on January 6, 2010, at the age of 84. He was survived by his wife, Helena.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Former Czech Chancellor Ivan Medek Dies at 84". Associated Press. The Seattle Times. January 6, 2010. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
  2. ^
    Radio Praha
    . Retrieved January 7, 2010.
  3. ISBN 978-80-87173-47-3
    , str. 23 - 24, 153 - 54
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