About
General in the French Army during World War I, who was one of the leading members of the Czechoslovak National Council.
Before Fame
He attended the Charles University where he studied Physics, Astronomy, and Mathematics, among other subjects.
Trivia
He contributed decisively to the cause of Czechoslovak sovereignty before he died in an unexplained plane crash.
Family Life
He was born in Košariská, in the then-Kingdom of Hungary.
Associated With
He was close friends with Gustave Eiffel.
