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VáclavVáclav (Czech pronunciation: [ˈvaːtslaf]) or rarely Vácslav is a Czech male given name. It is among the most common Czech names. The Latinized form of the name is Wenceslaus and the Polish form of the name is Wacław. The name was derived from the old Czech name Veceslav, meaning 'more famous'. Nicknames are Vašek, Vašík, Venca, Venda. The Latinized form is used in English for Czech kings and some other early modern notable people. The people listed below are Czech unless otherwise noted. Notable people with the name include:
List of Prague Metro stationsThe following is a list of Prague Metro stations, ordered alphabetically. Names in parentheses denote former station names from before 1990. The accessibility of the station for persons with impaired mobility and important places nearby are also given.
Július TormaJúlius Torma (7 March 1922, Budapest – 23 October 1991, Prague) was a Slovak boxer competing for Czechoslovakia. He won the gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1948 for Czechoslovakia in the category up to 67 kg. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics (1948, 1952 and 1956). Torma defeated Hank Herring of the United States in the 1948 final. Torma also competed as a welterweight in 1952, losing in the quarterfinals; and in 1956, as a Middleweight. He was born in Budapest and died in Prague.
Petr ZenklPetr Zenkl (13 June 1884 – 2 November 1975) was an influential Czech politician, government minister, mayor of Prague, chairman of the Czechoslovak National Social Party (1945–1948), deputy prime minister of Czechoslovakia (1946–1948) and the chairman of exile Council of Free Czechoslovakia (1949–1974).
VacekVacek (feminine Vacková) is a Czech surname, also found in Slovakia. It is derived from the name "Václav" (in Latin, Wenceslaus), being a diminutive or nickname thereof, or denoting "son of Václav". Notable people include: Dan Vacek, American cannabis rights activist Daniel Vacek, Czech tennis player Edward Collins Vacek, SJ and professor of Catholic Studies at Loyola New Orleans Jan Vacek, Czech tennis player Jaroslav Vacek, Czech linguist Jiří Vacek, Czech mystic, writer and translator of spiritual literature Josef Vacek, Czech politician Kamil Vacek, Czech footballer Karel Vacek, Czech cyclist Růžena Vacková, Czech art historian Václav Vacek, Czech politician There are many variants or derivatives of this surname: Watzek - a Germanized spelling. Watsek- an English spelling derived from the German spelling upon immigration to the United States. Watzke - a Germanized derivation, dating back to the late Middle Ages. Other spellings such as Watsky, Watzky, Watski have been noted in various countries. Vacke - a re-Czechized or Slovacized spelling of Watzke. Watzka - a Germanized derivation, of some antiquity. Vacka - a re-Czechized or Slovacized spelling of Watzka. Watz - an aristocratic Austrian arms-bearing family, believed to be derived from Vacek/Watzek. Wacke - a spelling found in Poland; it is also the archaic Czech spelling. Wacyk/Vacyk - a Ukrainianized spelling found in Galicia. Watsko/Watzko - a Ukrainian (Galician) derivative.
Václav LaurinVáclav Laurin (27 September 1865 – 3 December 1930) was a Czech engineer, industrialist and automotive pioneer. He, along with Václav Klement, founded automobile manufacturer Laurin & Klement that later became Škoda Auto, the largest Czech company.
Václav VacekVáclav Vacek (11 September 1877 – 18 January 1960) was a Czech communist politician. He served as a Senator in the National Assembly of Czechoslovakia and after the Prague Uprising as the Mayor of Prague. He was also a founding member of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia after the schism in Czechoslovak Social Democratic Workers' Party in 1921.
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