Notable People · 1948–1969
Jan Palach — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 11 August 1948 · Died: 19 January 1969 · Age at death: 20
How old was Jan Palach when he died?
Jan Palach died aged 20. He was born on 11 August 1948 and died on 19 January 1969.
Czech student who self-immolated in protest against the Soviet occupation
Did you know?An asteroid discovered in 1969 was named in his honour to commemorate his sacrifice for the freedom of his country.
Jan Palach (Czech pronunciation:; 11 August 1948 – 19 January 1969) was a Czech student of history and political economics at Charles University in Prague.
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- Age at death
- 20
- Would be
- 78
- Years since death
- 57
- Born
- August 11, 1948 · Všetaty, Czech Republic
- Died
- January 19, 1969
- Cause of death
- Self-immolation
- Nationality
- Czechoslovak
- Known for
- Notable People
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