When was Petr Pavel born?

Petr Pavel was born on 1 November 1961 in Planá.

What positions has Petr Pavel held?

Positions held by Petr Pavel include: President of the Czech Republic (since 9 March 2023); president-elect of the Czech Republic (2023–2023); Chairman of the NATO Military Committee (2015–2018); Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Czech Republic (2012–2015).

Where did Petr Pavel study?

Petr Pavel was educated at King's College London, Military University of the Ground Forces in Vyškov, Staff College, Camberley, Intelligence institute.

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Petr Pavel

Czech general and statesman, 4th president of the Czech Republic (born 1961)

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Petr Pavel is a Czech politician and retired army general, currently serving as the fourth president of the Czech Republic, in office since March 2023. Prior to this, he served as Chair of the NATO Military Committee from 2015 to 2018, and served as the Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces between 2012 and 2015.

Quick facts

Born: 1 November 1961 wd
Place of birth: Planá wd
Citizenship: Czechoslovakia, Czech Republic wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, military officer, veteran wd
Political party: independent politician (since November 1989), Communist Party of Czechoslovakia (1985–1989) wd
Education: King's College London, Military University of the Ground Forces in Vyškov, Staff College, Camberley, Intelligence institute wd
Spouse: Hana Pavlová, Eva Pavlová wd
Official website: generalpavel.cz wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube · LinkedIn wd

Positions held wd

President of the Czech Republic (since 9 March 2023 · BS 25 Falgun 2079 onwards)
president-elect of the Czech Republic (28 January 2023 – 9 March 2023 · BS 14 Magh 2079 – 25 Falgun 2079)
Chairman of the NATO Military Committee (26 June 2015 – 29 June 2018)
Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Czech Republic (1 July 2012 – 30 April 2015)

Awards wd

Commander of the Legion of Merit (2018)
Officer of the Legion of Honour (2012)
Medal of Heroism (1995)
Cross for Military Valour (1993)
State Defence Cross of the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic (2018)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (2018)
Medal for Service to Homeland (1988)
Order of the White Lion
Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk
National Order of Merit
Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross‎ (2024)
The Cross of Good Neighbourliness
Karel Kramář Medal (2014)
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion (2025)
Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class (2026)

Questions

When was Petr Pavel born?: Petr Pavel was born on 1 November 1961 in Planá.
What positions has Petr Pavel held?: Positions held by Petr Pavel include: President of the Czech Republic (since 9 March 2023); president-elect of the Czech Republic (2023–2023); Chairman of the NATO Military Committee (2015–2018); Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Czech Republic (2012–2015).
Where did Petr Pavel study?: Petr Pavel was educated at King's College London, Military University of the Ground Forces in Vyškov, Staff College, Camberley, Intelligence institute.

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Last updated 8 November 2026 · facts checked 8 November 2026

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