The world is full of individuals that have become famous for a given achievement or invention, but sometimes, we know very little about these people’s roots. What is now the Czech Republic could be credited with giving birth to a plethora of talented people who would, later in life and often abroad, achieve great things. Let’s have a look at some of the most famous people who have a connection with the Czech Republic, be it now or in the distant past. While many famous sports figures or politicians are clearly identifiable as Czech, you may be surprised to learn some of the following names have Czech origins.