This master's thesis captures Jaen-Pierre Rampal not only as a highly recognized flutist. It also provides an overview of his musical and pedagogical refinement of opinions and experience gained during his life. The major part of this work focuses on the relationship of Jean-Pierra Rampal to Czechoslovakia and to personalities linked to him. In the first two parts which are necessary for the overall understanding of his personality, I describe in detail the music activity of Jean-Pierre Rampal, his biography, educational activities, flute brands he preferred and his relationship to baroque music. In conclusion, I mentioned a few memories of Jean-Pierre Rampal his friends and colleagues and also outlined the activities of the Association Jean-Pierre Rampal and his discography.