Pavol Hrivnák
| Pavol Hrivnák | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister of the Slovak Socialist Republic | |
| In office 22 June 1989 – 8 December 1989 | |
| President | Václav Havel |
| Preceded by | Ivan Knotek |
| Succeeded by | Milan Čič |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 October 1931 Maly Cepcin |
| Died | 3 February 1995 (aged 63) Bratislava, Slovakia |
| Political party | Slovak Communist Party Communist Party of Czechoslovakia |
Pavol or Pavel Hrivnák (9 October 1931 - 3 February 1995) was a Slovak politician who served as prime minister of the Slovak Socialist Republic from June to December 1989 during the presidency of Václav Havel.[1]
Biography
Hrivnák was born in Maly Cepcin on 9 October 1931.[2][3] He was a member of the Slovak Communist Party and the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia.[3] He was named member of the Slovak Communist Party Politburo in May 1971 and became Politburo member of the Czech Communist Party in December 1986.[3]
On 12 October 1988, he was named first deputy minister in the federal government led by Ladislav Adamec.[4][5] Hrivnák was appointed prime minister of Slovakia on 22 June 1989, replacing Ivan Knotek in the post.[6] His tenure lasted very brief and on 8 December 1989, Hrivnák and his cabinet resigned.[7][8] The chairmanship of the Slovak National Council (SNR) accepted the resignation.[9] Then Milan Cic was asked to form a new cabinet.[7]
Hrivnák died on 3 February 1995 in Bratislava and was buried in the National Cemetery.[2]
References
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- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Directory of Czechoslovak Officials". Directorate of Intelligence. July 1988. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ↑ "The Democratic Revolution in Czechslovakia" (Briefing Book). The National Security Archive. Prague. October 1999. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ↑ "Ministers in Czechoslovakia's Government With AM". Associated Press. 12 October 1988. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ↑ "Slovakia". Rulers. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "New order may be in place by Sunday". Ocala Star-Banner. 9 December 1989. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ↑ "Czechs Move to Put Communists in Minority Role for First Time". Los Angeles Times (Prague). AP. 10 December 1989. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ↑ "Political events". Vlada Ceske Republiky. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
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