Ján Palach
Ján Palach was a Czech student who became a symbol of resistance against the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968. His self-immolation on January 16, 1969, was a protest against the apathy of the Czechoslovak people towards the loss of their freedoms. Palach's act inspired a wave of protests and has since been commemorated annually, representing the struggle for democracy and human rights in Central Europe.
Born on Jan 16, 1948 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,060 | $2,700,000 | 718$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 18,060 | $2,700,000 | 718$ |
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United Kingdom:
Jan Palach became a hero of the resistance after he killed himself by self-immolation.
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Slovakia:
His death is a significant event depicted in the miniseries Hořící Keř.
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Slovakia:
Ján Palach is mentioned in the context of a meeting with the future president and the anniversary of his self-immolation.
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