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Sep 11, 2024 · Wenceslaus I is known by many titles: king, warrior, saint. Yet, he is by far most popularly known as “Good King Wenceslas” in one of the most beloved Christmas carols of the 20th century. During his time, he was a beloved Bohemian prince and now he is the patron saint of the Czech Republic.
Aug 14, 2024 · St. Wenceslaus died on Sept. 28, 935. Emperor Otto responded to St. Wenceslaus' death by invading Bohemia and making war against Boleslaus for several years. He succeeded in conquering the...
3 days ago · Birthplace: Prague, Bohemia (Czech Republic) Death: between circa 939 and circa 942 (33-54) Place of Burial: Praha, Czechia. Immediate Family: Son of Vratislaus I, duke of Bohemia and Drahomira of Stodor. Brother of Boleslaus I the Cruel, Duke of Bohemia and Strezislava the Pretty.
- Prague
- circa 897
- "Svatý Václav"
- Prague, Bohemia (Czech Republic)
Sep 10, 2024 · From the first Filipino saint to the saint who created a Bible translation that would be the standard of the Church for centuries, these saints each have something to teach us. Read about four saints celebrated in September and why you should know their stories. St. Peter Claver portrayed in the west façade.
Sep 3, 2024 · Wenceslaus II is considered one of the most important Czech kings. He built a great empire stretching from the Baltic Sea to the Danube river and established numerous cities, such as Plzeň in 1295. He won for his family three royal crowns (Bohemia, Hungary and Poland). The Kingdom of Bohemia was the largest producer of silver in Europe
6 days ago · This boldness brought him into conflict with Poland’s ruler, King Boleslaus II, who was becoming notorious for his violent and depraved lifestyle. After a series of disputes over his...
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2 days ago · Bohemia proper (Čechy) with the County of Kladsko (Hrabství kladské) was the main area of the Kingdom of Bohemia. The Egerland ( Chebsko ) was ultimately obtained by King Wenceslaus II between 1291 and 1305; given in pawn to Bohemia by King Louis IV of Germany in 1322 and subsequently joined in personal union with Bohemia proper.
