Palacký
Palacký is a Czech surname most commonly associated with František Palacký (1798–1876), a prominent historian and politician who played a key role in the Czech National Revival. He is regarded as one of the leading figures in shaping Czech national consciousness during the 19th century and in advancing Czech cultural and political rights within the Austrian Empire.
Palacký’s best-known work is History of the Czech Nation in Bohemia (Dějiny národa českého v Čechách), a
The name Palacký is also associated with institutions named in his honor. The Palacký University Olomouc (Univerzita