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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 ...
2 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.
4 days ago · Hunyadi accompanied the young King to Prague and concluded a treaty with Ulrich Eizinger (who had expelled Ulrich of Celje from Austria) and George of Poděbrady at the end of the year.
May 4, 2024 · When the king died suddenly at the young age of 17 from an illness, the Bohemian ruler George of Podebrady became Mátyás’ captor. But the king’s death meant that Hungary was in need of a new ruler.
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.
1 day ago · This edition marks a significant history of the race walking event in Poděbrady, showcasing a tradition of competition that dates back to the 19th century. The event will feature walking races for men and women over a distance of 20 km, along with categories for U20 men and women (10 km), and public races in various age groups and distances.
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.
