Marek Benda
Marek Benda | |
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| Leader of the Civic Democratic Party in the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 18 December 2012 – 28 August 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Zbyněk Stanjura |
| Succeeded by | Zbyněk Stanjura |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| Assumed office 20 July 2004 | |
| In office 6 December 1990 – 20 June 2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 November 1968 Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Political party | ODS (since 1996) KDS (1990–1996) |
| Spouse | Markéta Bendová |
| Children | Johana Jonáš Apolena Amálie |
| Alma mater | University of West Bohemia |
| Website | http://www.marekbenda.cz/ |
Marek Benda (born 10 November 1968) is a Czech politician and member of the Civic Democratic Party. He is currently the longest serving member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic.[1] He is son of Václav Benda.[2]
Biography
Benda studied Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in 1988-1990. He left the school during Velvet Revolution as he was involved in politics. He later unsuccessfully studied Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague. He stated that it was a result of his poor knowledge of foreign languages.[3] Benda later studied law at University of West Bohemia in 2003-2008. He reportedly passed rigorous exam and received Doctor degree but it was later revealed that his rigorous thesis is plagiarism and he didn't receive the degree.[4][5]
Political career
Benda became member of parliament in 1990. He co-founded Christian Democratic Party (KDS). KDS was later merged with Civic Democratic Party (ODS). Benda became member of ODS.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Copak je to za exota? Marek Benda!". Blesk.cz. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "Marek Benda: Politický dinosaurus, který se hodí – ODS – Občanská demokratická strana". Občanská demokratická strana (in Czech). Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "Poslanec Benda z ODS zřejmě v Plzni získal titul JUDr. neoprávněně". Novinky.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "Marek Benda o titul JUDr. přijít nemůže, nikdy ho totiž nedostal". Novinky.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "Rekordní inventář Sněmovny: Marek Benda bude nejspíš ZASE poslancem". Expres.cz. 21 October 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "Marek Benda". Naši politici. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
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- Civic Democratic Party (Czech Republic) mayors
- 1968 births
- Living people
- Politicians from Prague
- Civic Democratic Party (Czech Republic) MPs
- Christian Democratic Party (Czech Republic) politicians
- University of West Bohemia alumni
- Members of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic (2017–2021)
- Members of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic (2013–2017)
- Members of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic (2010–2013)
- Members of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic (2006–2010)
- Members of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic (2002–2006)
- Members of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic (1998–2002)
- Members of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic (1996–1998)
- Members of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic (1992–1996)