Alois Eliáš
Czechoslovak general and politician (1890–1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alois Eliáš (29 September 1890 – 19 June 1942) was a Czech general and politician. He served as prime minister of the puppet government of the German-occupied Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia from 27 April 1939 to 27 September 1941 but maintained contact with the government-in-exile. Because of his participation in the anti-Nazi resistance, he was the only head of government who was murdered by the Nazis during World War II.
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Quick Facts Prime Minister of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, Preceded by ...
Alois Eliáš | |
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Prime Minister of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia | |
In office 27 April 1939 – 27 September 1941 | |
Preceded by | Rudolf Beran (acting) |
Succeeded by | Jaroslav Krejčí |
Personal details | |
Born | (1890-09-29)29 September 1890 Prague, Kingdom of Bohemia, Cisleithania, Austro-Hungarian Empire |
Died | 19 June 1942(1942-06-19) (aged 51) Kobylisy Shooting Range, Prague, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia |
Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
Occupation | Army general and politician |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | Austro-Hungarian Army (1914-1917) Czechoslovak Legion (1917-1920) Czechoslovak Army (1920-1939) |
Years of service | 1914–1939 |
Rank | Army general |
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