When was Petr Pavel born?

Petr Pavel was born on 1961-11-01.

What events was Petr Pavel involved in?

former military university in Czechoslovakia / Czechia

What events was Petr Pavel involved in?

former military university in Czechoslovakia / Czechia

What events was Petr Pavel involved in?

political party in former Czechoslovakia

What events was Petr Pavel involved in?

Petr Pavel married Hana Pavlová.

Petr Pavel

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Born — Life — 1961-11-01
Petr Pavel was born on 1961-11-01.
Studied at Military University of the Ground Forces in Vyškov — Education — 1979-01-01
former military university in Czechoslovakia / Czechia
Studied at Military University of the Ground Forces in Vyškov — Education — 1983-01-01
former military university in Czechoslovakia / Czechia
Joined Communist Party of Czechoslovakia — Politics — 1985-02-13
political party in former Czechoslovakia
Married Hana Pavlová — Family — 1986-08-30
Petr Pavel married Hana Pavlová.
Received Medal for Service to Homeland — Recognition — 1988
Petr Pavel had a award received connection with Medal for Service to Homeland.
Studied at Intelligence institute — Education — 1988-01-01
former Czech training center for military intelligence staff
Joined Communist Party of Czechoslovakia — Politics — 1989-11-01
political party in former Czechoslovakia
Joined independent politician — Politics — 1989-11-01
individual not affiliated to any political party
Studied at Intelligence institute — Education — 1991-01-01
former Czech training center for military intelligence staff
Took part in Yugoslav Wars — Military — 1992-01-01
1991–2001 series of wars and ethnic conflicts that took place on the lands of the former Yugoslavia
Became a citizen of Czechoslovakia — Identity — 1992-12-31
country in Central Europe, 1918–1992
Received Cross for Military Valour — Recognition — 1993
French military award
Took part in Evacuation of Karin military base — Military — 1993-01
evacuation of French soldiers surrounded by Croat and Serbian units in 1993
Took part in Yugoslav Wars — Military — 1993-01-01
1991–2001 series of wars and ethnic conflicts that took place on the lands of the former Yugoslavia
Became a citizen of Czech Republic — Identity — 1993-01-01
country in Central Europe
Studied at Staff College, Camberley — Education — 1995-01-01
former staff college for the British Army and the Presidency armies of British India
Received Medal of Heroism — Recognition — 1995-10-28
Czech award
Studied at Staff College, Camberley — Education — 1996-01-01
former staff college for the British Army and the Presidency armies of British India
Took part in Iraq War — Military — 2003
2003–2011 war after an American-led invasion
Married Eva Pavlová — Family — 2004-12-09
Czech soldier, first lady of the Czech Republic (since 2023)
Studied at King's College London — Education — 2005-01-01
public research university in London, United Kingdom
Studied at King's College London — Education — 2006-01-01
public research university in London, United Kingdom
Received Officer of the Legion of Honour — Recognition — 2012
second rank of the French Legion of Honour
Began serving as Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Czech Republic — Career — 2012-07-01
Petr Pavel had a position held connection with Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Czech Republic.
Received Karel Kramář Medal — Recognition — 2014-01-20
commemorative medal, conferred by the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic for services to democracy, human rights and freedom (2008–)
Stopped serving as Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Czech Republic — Career — 2015-04-30
Petr Pavel had a position held connection with Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Czech Republic.
Began serving as Chairman of the NATO Military Committee — Career — 2015-06-26
head of the NATO Military Committee
Managed NATO Military Committee — Career — 2015-06-26
NATO body composed of member states’ chiefs of defence
Received Commander of the Legion of Merit — Recognition — 2018
military award of the United States Armed Forces
Received Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown — Recognition — 2018
appointment in the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Belgium
Received State Defence Cross of the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic — Recognition — 2018
Petr Pavel had a award received connection with State Defence Cross of the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic.
Stopped serving as Chairman of the NATO Military Committee — Career — 2018-06-29
head of the NATO Military Committee
Managed NATO Military Committee — Career — 2018-06-29
NATO body composed of member states’ chiefs of defence
Began serving as president-elect of the Czech Republic — Career — 2023-01-28
Petr Pavel had a position held connection with president-elect of the Czech Republic.
Stopped serving as president-elect of the Czech Republic — Career — 2023-03-09
head of state of the Czech Republic
Received Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross‎ — Recognition — 2024-06-13
Condecoración de Eslovaquia
Received Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion — Recognition — 2025-06-04
Petr Pavel had a award received connection with Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion.
Received Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class — Recognition — 2026-01-16
Ukrainian state award