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The first President of Czechoslovakia and its revered founding father, also known as a sociologist, philosopher, and statesman

Czechoslovak statesman who served as President during two critical periods, including leading the government-in-exile during World War II

Czech composer, music theorist, and folklorist known for his original, modern musical style inspired by Moravian and Slavic folk music

Bohemian writer and novelist from Prague whose works, including The Metamorphosis and The Trial, are known for their blend of realism and the fantastique, giving rise to the term 'Kafkaesque'

American diplomat and political scientist who was the first woman to serve as United States Secretary of State from 1997 to 2001

Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia known for his political acumen and the Golden Bull

Czech composer who masterfully blended the folk music of his native Bohemia and Moravia with classical symphonic traditions, known for works like Symphony No. 9 "New World"

Czech humorist, satirist, and author best known for his unfinished satirical novel, The Fateful Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk During the World War, which became the most translated novel in Czech literature

German philosopher and mathematician known as the father of phenomenology, a school of thought he established

Austrian jurist and legal philosopher known for his pure theory of law and extensive writings on international law and democracy

Czech tennis player and coach, Wimbledon singles champion, former world No. 1 in doubles, and a three-time Olympic medalist

Czech writer, screenwriter, and poet widely regarded as one of the best Czech authors of the 20th century, known for his distinctive prose and profound narratives

Bohemian-Israeli author, composer, and journalist notable for preserving and promoting the works of Franz Kafka and championing composer Leoš Janáček

Moravian scientist and Augustinian friar who established the fundamental laws of heredity through his pea plant experiments, recognized posthumously as the founder of modern genetics

Austrian-born German automotive engineer and inventor, founder of Porsche AG, known for the Volkswagen Beetle, Lohner-Porsche, and Auto Union racing cars

Czech long-distance runner nicknamed 'the Czech Locomotive' who won three gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, including a marathon he entered at the last minute

Czech-American businesswoman, writer, and entrepreneur known for her managerial roles in the Trump Organization and authorship of several books

Celebrated Czech–English playwright and screenwriter known for his intellectually stimulating plays on human rights, censorship, and philosophical themes

Czech-Austrian Marxist theorist, economist, philosopher, and journalist, widely known as the 'Pope of Marxism' for his authoritative promulgation of orthodox Marxism and his influence on the Social Democratic Party of Germany and the Second International.

Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary, Germany, and Bohemia, and the last male member of the House of Luxembourg

Austrian political economist, Finance Minister, and Harvard professor known for his theories on capitalism and economic development

Austrian writer, satirist, and publicist known for his sharp critique of the press and politics, nominated three times for the Nobel Prize in Literature

Deutscher Physiker und Nobelpreisträger, der den Riesenmagnetowiderstand mitentdeckte und die Festplattentechnologie revolutionierte

Czech-American film director who won two Academy Awards and created acclaimed films including "Amadeus" and "Hair" over a six-decade career