Martin Mejstřík
Martin Mejstřík (born May 30, 1962 in Kolín ) is a Czech civil rights activist and politician .
Life
Mejstřík was active in politics and journalism before and during the Velvet Revolution in 1989, which led to the overthrow of the then ruling communist regime . He is considered one of the "leading personalities" of that time.
From 2002 to 2008 Mejstřík was a member of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic . He is an honorary member of the City Council of the First District of Prague .
Mejstřík is one of the signatories of the Declaration on the Crimes of Communism from 2010.
Web links
- Homepage (Czech)
- Literature and other media by and about Martin Mejstřík in the catalog of the National Library of the Czech Republic
- Oldřich Tůma vs. Martin Mejstřík on the Institute of National Remembrance (Czech)
- Biographical information and interview March 6, 2000 (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Interview: Martin Mejstrik and Jan Ruml , Český rozhlas November 17, 2001
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mejstřík, Martin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Czech civil rights activist and politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 30, 1962 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kolín |