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Zdeněk Jičínský
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Jičínský in 2010
Member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic
In office
26 July 2003 – 3 June 2010
Member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic
In office
1 June 1996 – 20 June 2002
Member of the Federal Assembly of Czechoslovakia
In office
30 January 1990 – 31 December 1992
Member of the Federal Assembly of Czechoslovakia
In office
1969–1969
Member of the Czech National Council
In office
1969–1969
Personal details
Born (1929-02-26)26 February 1929
Ostřešany, Czechoslovakia
Died 9 April 2020(2020-04-09) (aged 91)
Czech Republic
Political party Czech Social Democratic Party (1992–2020)
Other political
affiliations
Civic Forum
Communist Party of Czechoslovakia
Education Lawyer
Politician
Alma mater Charles University

Zdeněk Jičínský (born February 26, 1929 – died April 9, 2020) was an important Czech lawyer and politician. He played a key role in creating the country's main law, the Constitution of the Czech Republic. He was also a brave signer of Charter 77, a document that asked for human rights during a difficult time.

He served as a member of parliament, called a Deputy, for many years. He was a Deputy from 1996 to 2002 and again from 2003 until 2010.

Who Was Zdeněk Jičínský?

Zdeněk Jičínský was a well-known figure in Czech politics and law. He was born in a town called Ostřešany in what was then Czechoslovakia. He lived a long life, passing away in 2020 at the age of 91.

He was known for his strong beliefs in justice and democracy. His work helped shape the modern Czech Republic. He was a respected lawyer and a dedicated public servant.

Early Life and Education

Zdeněk Jičínský was born on February 26, 1929. He grew up in Czechoslovakia. He went to Charles University, which is a very old and famous university. There, he studied law and became a lawyer.

His education prepared him for a life of public service. He used his legal knowledge to help his country. He was also interested in politics from a young age.

A Career in Politics

Jičínský had a long and active career in politics. He was involved in government during different periods of Czech history. He held several important positions.

Early Roles

In 1969, he was a member of the Federal Assembly of Czechoslovakia. This was like being a member of the national parliament. He also served in the Czech National Council that same year.

After 1989

After big changes in Czechoslovakia in 1989, Jičínský became even more active. From 1990 to 1992, he was again a member of the Federal Assembly. This was a time when the country was becoming more democratic.

He was a key person in writing the new Constitution of the Czech Republic. This document set up how the new country would be governed. It was a very important job.

Member of Parliament

Later, Jičínský became a Deputy in the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic. This is the main part of the Czech parliament today. He served two terms there.

His first term was from 1996 to 2002. His second term was from 2003 to 2010. As a Deputy, he helped make laws for the country. He worked for the Czech Social Democratic Party.

Charter 77 Signatory

Zdeněk Jičínský was one of the brave people who signed Charter 77. This was a very important document from 1977. It was a statement from a group of citizens who wanted the government to respect human rights.

Signing Charter 77 was risky at the time. It showed Jičínský's commitment to freedom and justice. He believed in speaking up for what was right.

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