Physician, correspondent member of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, J. E. Purkyně medal awardee Born in Pula, Istria, where his father served in the navy. In 1918, his family returned to Czechoslovakia and lived in Prague and Bratislava. He studied at the Faculty of Medicine at Komenský University in Bratislava. Afterwards, he went on to work as a scientist. He published 120 scientific medical publications. He moved from Slovakia to Prague to join the 1st intern clinic of prof. Dr. Hynek.

Physician, resistance member He moved to Strakonice in 1939, becoming the head physician of the intern ward of the hospital. He was summoned by the Central Committee of Domestic Resistance (ÚVOD) to found a resistance group in Strakonice. He went on to create "Karel Strakonice", a resistance group that would distribute food and clothes in the hospital, as well as providing medical aid. In 1942, Hradecký was arrested (betrayed by one of his coworkers in the hospital) and executed a year later in Berlin.

Athlete – runner, introduced to the Sports Hall of Fame of the region of Strakonicko Medium and long tracks were his domain. Several times champion of the republic. Attended the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich and the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. In the past, he has been awarded the titles of Master of Sport and Meritorious Master of Sport. After 1981, he engaged himself in the education of young sportsmen in the club TJ ČZ Strakonice and worked for Czechoslovak Television.

Poet, writer, theatre critic After his consecration, he was active in the John of Nepomuk Church in Pilsen. In 1949, he was arrested and imprisoned until 1952. In 1963, he abandoned the occupation of priest and went on to activity in cultural management establishments under the Ministry of Culture, later as an editor and dramaturgist. He had written poems, poem collections, novels, theatre plays, radio dramas and rhymes for folding picture books. He had used the pseudonyms of Josef Otava and Jaroslav Jánský.

Prose writer, representative of the rustic novel genre, professor of German and French languages. He would write in German in his literary beginnings, but most of his work was in Czech. He wrote features and short essays. He would depict distinct denizens of Šumava, their customs and traditions, as well as nature. His most notable works include novels Ze světa Lesních Samot, V Ráji Šumavském and Mlhy na Blatech. His short stories are contained in the collections V Srdci Šumavských Hvozdů and Pošumavské Rapsodie.

Swimmer, introduced to the Sports Hall of Fame of the region of Strakonicko Twenty-four-times Czechoslovak champion in swimming, awarded the title of Master of Sport in 1980. From 1987, he would represent Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic at the World Championship and the Masters European Championship. Several times champion of Europe.

Puppetmaker, fairy tale dramatist, founder of the puppeteering club Radost.

Singer and actress She appeared on the professional musical scene in 1982. Collaborated with a number of singers. Has performed in musicals such as Dracula, Krysaři, Mrazík, Monte Cristo and Bídníci. Her established lyricists include Rudolf Kubík and Pavel Cmíral. She performs both in the Czech Republic and abroad.

Son of the academic painter Karel Kupka Sr. His paintings would mostly depict Strakonice and southern Bohemia. He would start out making portraits, later moving on to landscapes or still life. Was dubbed the painter from Otava. He illustrated books for children.

Theatre and cabaret actress Great reciter and chanson singer. Along with her husband, she performed on various stages and in cabarets in Prague and Brno, as well as abroad. After returning to Prague in 1920, her husband, Longen, founded the cabaret Revoluční Scéna. Here, Xena would perform in probably her best known role in the dramatization of the Egon Erwin Kisch play The Ascension of Tonka Šibenice.

Motorcycle racer World champion, won a number of international races. Counted among the most successful Czechoslovak racers.