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Boleslaus II the Pious (Czech: Boleslav II. Pobožný Polish: Bolesław II. Pobożny; c. 932 – 7 February 999), a member of the Přemyslid dynasty, [1] was Duke of Bohemia from 972 until his death in 999.
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Jul 23, 2024 · Boleslaus II the Pious (Czech: Boleslav II. Pobožný) (died February 7, 999) was the duke of Bohemia from 972, a member of the Přemyslid dynasty. The son of Boleslaw also called Boleslaus I and Biagota, Boleslaus II became Duke (or Prince) in on his father's death.
- "Boleslaus II Pious"
- Prague, Bohemia (Czech Republic)
- circa 928
Boleslaus II the Pious (Czech: Boleslav II. Pobožný Polish: Bolesław II. Pobożny; c. 932 – 7 February 999), a member of the Přemyslid dynasty, [1] was Duke of Bohemia from 972 until his death in 999.
Boleslaus II (Boleslav II, Boleslaw II, Bolesław II) may refer to: Boleslaus II, Duke of Bohemia (died 999) Bolesław II the Bold (c. 1041 or 1042–1081 or 1082) a.k.a. Boleslaw II the Generous, Duke of Poland 1058–1076 and King 1076–1079.
- Who Was Saint Wenceslas?
- Birth and Childhood
- When Did Wenceslas Become The Duke of Bohemia?
- Conflict with The German King Henry I The Fowler
- Why Was St. Wenceslas Killed?
- When and Where Did St Wenceslas Die?
- Patron Saint of Bohemia
- Who Succeeded Wenceslas to The Bohemian Throne?
- Patron Saint of Czech Republic
- St. Wenceslas Statue and Art
Born in present-day Prague, Wenceslas (also called Wenceslaus) was the duke of Bohemia in the 10thcentury CE. Although his mother deeply held pagan views, the Bohemian ruler remained resolute in defending Christian values and belief. Wenceslas is believed to have set up a number of churches and charitable centers all across Bohemia. This enabled hi...
Wenceslas was born in 907 CE in Stochov (present-day Czech) to parents – Vrastislaus I (Duke of Bohemia) and Drahomíra. Vrastislaus I, who hailed from the influential Přemysl dynasty, ruled Bohemia from 870 to 889 CE. It has been stated that Wenceslas picked up his Christian values from his father’s side. On the other hand, Wenceslaus’ mother Draho...
Upon reaching the age of 18, in 925, Wenceslaus inherited the dukedom of Bohemia. The young duke made sure that all his mother’s anti-Christian policies were stopped. He either fired or exiled the pagan officials in his mother’s court. Finally, he had his mother exiled to Budeč, where she spent the rest of her life. Before Wenceslaus took control o...
For quite a long time, the Magyar and Saxon and East Franks (led by king henry the Fowler) were a thorn in the flesh of the Dukedom of Bohemia. Starting around 895 CE, Bohemia dealt with such attacks by paying large amounts of tribute to the East Frankish king Arnulf of Carinthia. With such close alliances between the Bohemians and the Bavarian Duk...
After capitulating to Henry I the Fowler, a number of nobles and courtiers of Wenceslas felt aggrieved. Those nobles were outraged simply because Wenceslas did not put up a fight against the German king henry I the Fowler. The aggrieved noblemen proceeded to plot Wenceslas’ death. They were aided by Wenceslaus’ brother Boleslav (also known as Boles...
The accepted date of Wenceslas’ death is September 28. However, the year of his death has been given as either 929 or 935. The year 935 is commonly accepted by historians. The place where Wenceslas was believed to have been murdered was during the feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian in Stará Boleslav. The feast was organized by Wenceslaus’ brother Bo...
After Wenceslaus’ death, a number of unexplained, miraculous events took place in Bohemia. These events rattled the cage of Boleslav, forcing the murderer to transfer the remains of Wenceslaus to the Church of St. Vitus in Prague. In the years following Wenceslas’ death, the martyred duke came to be venerated as the patron saint of Bohemia. As time...
After the death of St. Wenceslaus, Boleslav (Boleslaus) – brother and murderer of Wenceslaus – became the duke of Bohemia.
A few decades after Wenceslas’ death, there were stories of miraculous happenings in and around Saint Vitus Cathedral at the Prague Castle. The cathedral housed the remains of Saint Wenceslaus. Starting in the late 10thcentury, the mention of Wenceslaus frequently elicited enormous reverence and admiration. Also, the Cult of Wenceslaus flourished a...
The famous Wenceslaus Square in Prague, Czech, features a life-size equestrian statue of Saint Wenceslaus. The square also has other patrons of Bohemia, such as – St. Adalbert, St. Ludmila, St. Prokop and St. Agnes of Bohemia. Over the years, the square has served as a lively spot for numerous social events, as well as a vibrant place for demonstra...
There were two rulers named tin Latin as Boleslaus the Pious: Boleslaus II, Duke of Bohemia (Czech: Boleslav II. Pobožný) (c. 932 –999), Bohemian nobleman, member of the Přemyslid dynasty and the ruling Duke of Bohemia from 972 until his death.
Boleslaus II, c.1039–1081, duke (1058–76), and later king (1076–79) of Poland; son and successor of Casimir I. Throughout his reign he opposed the influence of the Holy Roman Empire. He asserted Polish power in Bohemia, Hungary, and S Russia by interfering in their civil wars.
