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Imrich Andrejčák
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| Minister of Defence of Slovakia | |
| In office 16 March 1993 – 15 March 1994 |
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| Prime Minister | Vladimír Mečiar |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Pavol Kanis |
| Minister of Defence of Czechoslovakia | |
| In office 2 July 1992 – 31 December 1992 |
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| Prime Minister | Jan Stráský |
| Preceded by | Luboš Dobrovský |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
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| Born | 12 July 1941 Enyicke, Hungary (now: Haniska, Slovakia) |
| Died | 5 September 2018 (aged 77) Trenčín, Slovakia |
| Political party | Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, People's Party – Movement for a Democratic Slovakia |
Imrich Andrejčák (born July 12, 1941 – died September 5, 2018) was an important Slovak army general and politician. He was born in what was then Czechoslovakia. He served as the very last Minister of Defence for Czechoslovakia. This was from July 2, 1992, until December 31, 1992. After Czechoslovakia split up, he became the first Minister of Defence for the new country of Slovakia. He held this role from March 16, 1993, to March 14, 1994.
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Life and Career of Imrich Andrejčák
Imrich Andrejčák was born on July 12, 1941. His birthplace was the village of Haniska in Slovakia, which was part of Czechoslovakia at the time.
Early Education and Military Training
He began his military education early. From 1955 to 1958, he studied at the Jan Žižka Military School in Bratislava. He continued his training at the Military School in Vyškov from 1958 to 1961. In 1961, he officially became an officer in the Czechoslovak Army. He was given the rank of Lieutenant. He then served as a commander for several years, from 1961 to 1968. In 1971, he studied intelligence at the Military Academy in Brno.
Military Roles During the Communist Era
Andrejčák was a member of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia from 1960. He remained a member until the Velvet Revolution in 1989. This revolution brought an end to communist rule. Towards the end of the communist period, he held several important military positions. From 1982 to 1987, he was the Commander of the 1st Army of the Central Military District. He then became the Chief of Staff of the Eastern Military Circuit in Trenčín from 1988 to 1989. His final role in this era was Commander of the Eastern Military District in Trenčín. He held this position from September 11, 1989, to November 2, 1990.
Transition to a Democratic Government
After communism ended, Andrejčák joined the People's Party – Movement for a Democratic Slovakia (ĽS-HZDS). He was appointed Deputy Minister of Defence for the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic (ČSFR). This role lasted from November 2, 1990, to June 25, 1990. During this time, he also led the office that handled strategic security issues for the federal Minister of Defence.
Serving as Minister of Defence
Imrich Andrejčák became the last Minister of Defence for Czechoslovakia (ČSFR). He served from July 2, 1992, until December 31, 1992. This was during the time of Prime Minister Jan Stráský. On January 1, 1993, Czechoslovakia peacefully separated. It became two independent countries: Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
After Slovakia became independent, Andrejčák was chosen for a very important role. He became the country's first Minister of Defence. He held this position from March 16, 1993, until March 15, 1994.
Later Life and Legacy
Imrich Andrejčák passed away in Trenčín, Slovakia, on September 5, 2018. He was 77 years old. His daughter, Blanka Fetkovicova Andrejcakova, confirmed his death. To honor him, the Slovak Defence Minister Peter Gajdos and the Chief of the Slovak Armed Forces, General Daniel Zmeko, ordered that defence ministry flags be flown at half staff.
Awards and Recognition
Imrich Andrejčák received several honors for his service.
- He was awarded the Milan Rastislav Stefanik Order, 2nd Class.
- In 1998, Slovak President Michal Kováč gave him the Rad Ľudovíta Štúra.
