Background
Opat, Jaroslav was born on April 11, 1924 in Vojnuv Mestec, Czech Republic. Son of Antonín and Anastázie (Nováková).
Opat, Jaroslav was born on April 11, 1924 in Vojnuv Mestec, Czech Republic. Son of Antonín and Anastázie (Nováková).
Graduate in carpentry, Secondary Technology School, Prague, Czech Republic, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, University Political and Social Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic, 1953.
Teacher University Prague, 1953-1961. Miner Uranian Mines (political persecution), Pribram, 1961-1963. Researcher Institute History, Academy of Sciences, Prague, 1964-1970.
Carpenter, heater, building worker various organizations (political persecution), 1970-1989. Researcher Institute History, Academy of Sciences, 1990-1991. Director Masaryk Institute, Prague, 1991-1997.
Signatory Charter-77 Human Rights Movement, since 1976. Member Masaryk Society (founding member 1988, board directors).
Married Vlastimila Minar+289rová, April 4, 1953 (divorced 1976). Children: Jaroslava, Miloslav.