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3 days ago · After Ladislaus died of leukemia in 1457, the following year the Bohemian estates elected George of Poděbrady as king. Although George was noble-born, he was not a successor of royal dynasty; his election to the monarchy was not recognised by the Pope, or any other European monarchs.
May 17, 2024 · George of Poděbrady 1420–1471 King of Bohemia r. 1458–1471: Joanna of Rožmitál c. 1430 –1475: Jadwiga of Poland c. 1373 –1399 King of Poland: Elizabeth of Luxembourg 1409–1442: Albert the Magnanimous 1397–1439 King of Bohemia r. 1437–1439 also King of Hungary and Croatia: Sophia of Halshany 1405–1461: Władysław II ...
4 days ago · The annual Ride of the Kings folk celebration – a centuries-old UNESCO listed tradition – took place in the village of Vlčnov in South Moravia on Sunday. The festive ride of young men, led by a...
1 day ago · Burial sites of European monarchs and consorts. Main burial sites of European Kings include: the Wawel Cathedral for Kings of Poland. the Roskilde Cathedral for Kings of Denmark. the Westminster Abbey for Kings of England. El Escorial for Kings of Spain. the Basilica of St Denis for Kings of France.
May 6, 2024 · George of Poděbrady Square You can learn about the history of Prague with a trip to George of Poděbrady Square. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
May 6, 2024 · A unique gathering of the Czech Republic's top Olympic athletes took place in Poděbrady to prepare for Paris 2024 and Cortina-Milano 2026.
May 15, 2024 · George of Poděbrady, the king of Bohemia in the 15th Century, came up with a crazy idea. He dreamed of creating an organization to include all European nations. They would hold important meetings on an international level and vote on topics in a parliament-like manner.
