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Wenceslaus I (Czech: Václav [ˈvaːtslaf] ⓘ; c. 907 – 28 September 935), Wenceslas I or Václav the Good was the Prince of Bohemia from 921 until his death, probably in 935. According to the legend, he was assassinated by his younger brother, Boleslaus the Cruel .
- 13 February 921 −, 28 September 935 or 929
- Drahomíra
Apr 15, 2024 · Wenceslas I, prince of Bohemia, Christian martyr, and patron saint of the Czech Republic. He was raised by his Christian grandmother, St. Ludmila, who was murdered by order of Wenceslas’s pagan mother. Learn more about his life, death, and legacy with this article.
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Dec 19, 2019 · Quick Facts about St Wenceslas. Saint Wencelas Facts. Who was Saint Wenceslas? Born in present-day Prague, Wenceslas (also called Wenceslaus) was the duke of Bohemia in the 10 th century CE. Although his mother deeply held pagan views, the Bohemian ruler remained resolute in defending Christian values and belief.
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The rebellion. Evaluation of the reign of Wenceslas I. Cities founded by Wenceslaus. References. Sources. External links. Wenceslaus I of Bohemia. This article is about the first Bohemian king named Wenceslaus. For the earlier duke and saint, see Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia.
- 15 December 1230 – 23 September 1253
- Constance of Hungary
Patron saint of Bohemia, parts of Czech Republic, and duke of Bohemia frorn 924-929. Also called Wenceslas, he was born near Prague and raised by his grandmother, St. Ludmilla, until her murder by his mother, the pagan Drahomira. Wenceslaus's mother assumed the regency ...
May 17, 2018 · Wenceslas, St (c.907–29), Duke of Bohemia and patron saint of the Czech Republic; also known as Good King Wenceslas. He worked to Christianize the people of Bohemia but was murdered by his brother; he later became venerated as a martyr and hero of Bohemia.
Saint Wenceslas (Václav): The Czech nation’s patron saint – Prague Blog. By Tracy A. Burns. Good Duke Wenceslas. The first Czech saint and the patron saint of the Czech state, Wenceslas (Václav in Czech) served as duke of Bohemia from 921 until his death in 929 or 935. Though he died young, this martyr’s accomplishments were many.
