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Záviš Bozděch (* 1929  †︎ 2024)

• born 10 October 1929

• member of a Scout patrol during the Prague Uprising

• 1949, was part to the preparations of an alleged putsch attempt

• sentenced to 2 years in prison

• labour camp Rovnost

• co-authored the poetry collection Přadénko z drátů (Skein of Wire)

• military service with the Auxiliary Engineering Corps

• studied at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague

• certified expert in the field of construction

• died on January, 31st, 2024

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