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Ladislav Adamec
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| Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia | |
| In office 12 October 1988 – 10 December 1989 |
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| Preceded by | Lubomír Štrougal |
| Succeeded by | Marián Čalfa |
| Chairman of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia | |
| In office 21 December 1989 – 1 September 1990 |
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| Preceded by | Karel Urbánek |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
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| Born | 10 September 1926 Frenštát pod Radhoštěm, Czechoslovakia |
| Died | 14 April 2007 (aged 80) Prague, Czech Republic |
| Political party | Communist Party of Czechoslovakia |
Ladislav Adamec was an important politician from Czechoslovakia. He was born on September 10, 1926, and passed away on April 14, 2007. He was a member of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. Adamec served as the last Communist Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
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Early Life and Background
Ladislav Adamec was born in a region called Moravia on September 10, 1926.
Political Career
Adamec began his political journey in March 1987. He became the prime minister of the Czech Socialist Republic (which was part of Czechoslovakia) and served in this role until 1988.
In October 1988, he became the Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia. This was a very important job, and he was the last person from the Communist Party to hold this position. He served as prime minister until December 1989. After him, Marián Čalfa took over the role.
In December 1989, Adamec also became the general secretary of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. However, the party had already given up its main power by then. In March 1990, he became the chairman of the Communist Party. This was a new position created for him.
The Velvet Revolution
The Velvet Revolution was a peaceful change in government that happened in Czechoslovakia. It lasted from November 17 to December 29, 1989. During this time, students and other citizens protested in the streets, especially in Prague. They wanted to end the communist government.
Large protests took place on November 25 and 26. A big public strike on November 27 put a lot of pressure on the communist leaders. This led to talks between the government and a group called the Civic Forum. The Civic Forum demanded that Adamec form a new government that would include other political parties and their own group.
Adamec's government had been talking with different leaders since November 21. On November 26, he even spoke to the large crowds gathered at Letná Park in Prague.
Later Life and Death
Ladislav Adamec passed away on April 14, 2007. He was 80 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Ladislav Adamec para niños
