100 years since birth of royal sculptor František Bělský
Tuesday marks 100 years since the birth of scultpour František Bělský who is known for creating the busts of Queen Elizabeth II and several other members of the royal family. Before becoming a famous sculptor, Bělský had already served as a soldier in World War II and escaped both Communist and Nazi occupation. Statue of Lord Louis Mountbatten, Horse Guards Parade, London, photo: Prioryman, CC BY-SA 4.0 Born on April 6, 1921 in Brno, Bělský escaped to Great Britain after the Nazi ocuptation of Czechoslovakia. He served in the Battle of France, was twice mentioned in the dispatches duri...
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