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Wenceslaus
Wenceslaus 1361-1419, Holy Roman emperor (uncrowned) and German king (1378-1400), king of Bohemia (1378-1419) as Wenceslaus IV, elector of Brandenburg (1373-76), son and successor of Emperor Charles IV. He was, even more than his father, a Bohemian rather than German king. Although gifted, he was g... Read more
Saint Wenceslaus
Saint Wenceslaus , d. 929, duke of Bohemia. He was reared in the Christian faith by his grandmother, St. Ludmilla. He became duke at an early age, and during his minority his mother, Drahomira, acted as regent. She, like many other Czech nobles, opposed Christianity and persecuted the Christians. Sh... Read more
Saint John of Nepomuk
Saint John of Nepomuk , d. 1393, patron saint of Bohemia, a martyr. He is also called John Nepomucen. He was vicar general of Bohemia under King Wenceslaus IV (later Holy Roman Emperor Wenceslaus). When the king wished uncanonically to convert an abbey into a cathedral, St. John opposed him, in spit... Read more
Albert I
Albert I c.1250-1308, Holy Roman Emperor (1298-1308), son of Rudolf I . Albert was invested with Austria and Styria in 1282 by his father, who also hoped to secure the succession as king of the Germans for Albert. However, on Rudolf's death (1291) the electors rejected Albert's candidacy in orde... Read more
John Huss
John Huss , Czech Jan Hus , 1369?-1415, Czech religious reformer. Early Life Of peasant origin, he was born in Husinec, Bohemia (from which his name is derived). He studied theology at the Univ. of Prague, was ordained a priest c.1400, and in 1402 was appointed preacher of the Bethlehem C... Read more
Charles University
Charles University at Prague, Czech Republic; also called Univ. of Prague. The oldest and one of the most important universities of central Europe, it was founded in 1348 by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, for whom it is named. The faculty was organized in four so-called nations, the Czech, Saxon, B... Read more
Sigismund
Sigismund , 1368-1437, Holy Roman emperor (1433-37), German king (1410-37), king of Hungary (1387-1437) and of Bohemia (1419-37), elector of Brandenburg (1376-1415), son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV . Accession to the Hungarian Throne Through his marriage to Mary, who became queen of ... Read more
Brandenburg
Brandenburg , state (1994 est. pop. 2,540,000), c.10,400 sq mi (26,940 sq km), E Germany. Potsdam is the capital; other leading cities include Cottbus, Frankfurt-an-der-Oder, and Brandenburg. The state of Brandenburg consists of the former Prussian province of Brandenburg minus those parts of the pr... Read more
Brno
Brno , Ger. Brünn, city (1991 pop. 388,296), SE Czech Republic, at the confluence of the Svratka and Svitava rivers. It is the second largest city of the Czech Republic and the chief city of Moravia . Brno is an industrial center known for its international trade fairs and for its textile an... Read more
Plzeň
Plzeň , Ger. Pilsen, city (1991 pop. 173,008), W Czech Republic, in Bohemia, at the confluence of several rivers. One of the Czech Republic's largest cities, it lies near a belt of coalfields in an area where sugar beets and hops are raised. Plzeň is internationally famous for its beer (... Read more

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Wenceslaus
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Wenceslaus Wenceslaus (1361-1419) was Holy Roman emperor from 1376 to 1400 and as Wenceslaus IV was king of Bohemia from 1378 to 1419. Wenceslaus, son of the emperor Charles IV, succeeded his father as emperor-elect in 1376 but was deposed...
Wenceslaus II
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Wenceslaus II 1271-1305, king of Bohemia (1278...intervention reestablished order. After Wenceslaus's entry (1283) into Prague, his...whose daughter Judith was the wife of Wenceslaus, led to Zavis's downfall. In 1290...
Wenceslaus III
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Wenceslaus III c.1289-1306, king of Bohemia...1301-5), son and successor of Wenceslaus II. On the death of Andrew III of Hungary...his claim to Duke Otto of Bavaria. Wenceslaus tried, however, to assert his hereditary...
Hollar, Wenceslaus
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Wenceslaus Hollar Bohemian etcher Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677) was one of the principal topographical...valuable printmaking accomplishments in the world. Early Years Wenceslaus Hollar was born on July 13, 1607, in Prague, Czechia...
Wenceslaus I
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Wenceslaus I d. 1253, king of Bohemia (1230-53...resisting the invasion of Batu Khan (1241), Wenceslaus and his nobles built or rebuilt many castles, giving them German names. Wenceslaus received Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II...
Saint Wenceslaus
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Saint Wenceslaus , d. 929, duke of Bohemia. He was...against Henry; Henry invaded Bohemia. Wenceslaus, who had then begun to rule, recognized...negotiated a peace. During his reign Wenceslaus was noted for his piety; he worked...
Wenceslaus IV
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Wenceslaus IV king of Bohemia: see Wenceslaus , Holy Roman emperor.
Přemysl
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...the early Přemyslid dukes were St. Wenceslaus ( "Good King Wenceslaus" ); Boleslav I (reigned 929-67), who extended...reigned 1198-1230). He was succeeded by Wenceslaus I , Ottocar II , Wenceslaus II (who was also...
Prague
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...cent., which contains the tomb of St. Wenceslaus. The Hradčany quarter also contains...synagogue. In the heart of modern Prague is Wenceslaus Square, with its statue of St. Wenceslaus. It was the center of Czech resistance...
John Huss
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...against him. Huss, however, had the support of Wenceslaus IV (see Wenceslaus , Holy Roman emperor). He furthermore represented...the Czech members of the university supported Wenceslaus, who as a result changed (1409) the university...

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Hollar, Wenceslaus
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art Hollar, Wenceslaus (or Wenzel Hollar ) ( b Prague, 23 July 1607; d London, 25 Mar. 1677). Bohemian etcher and watercolourist, active mainly...
Wenceslas, St
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Wenceslas, St (or Wenceslaus ; known as ‘ Good King Wenceslas’ ) ( c. 907–29) Duke of Bohemia and patron saint of the Czech...
Parler Family
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture ...x2013;2), a job he probably got through his father-in-law, Michael of Savoy, who worked at Cologne. Wenzel or Wenceslaus Parler ( c. 1360–1404), Peter's second son, worked on the south tower of St Vitus's Cathedral in Prague...
Merian, Matthäus
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art ...views of European towns for various topographical books. Much of this output came from the hands of assistants, among them Wenceslaus Hollar . Merian's daughter Maria Sibylla Merian ( b Frankfurt, 2 Apr. 1647; d Amsterdam, 13 Jan. 1717) trained as...
Gren, Friedrich Albrecht Carl
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography ...went on to Halle University, where he continued his studies, gave chemistry lectures, and served as research assistant to Wenceslaus Karsten, professor of mathematics and physics. He took an M.D. in 1786 and a Ph.D. in 1787 and then quickly rose to...
Taborites
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church ...which they gave the OT name of Mount Tabor (Jgs. 4: 6–14). They gained the ascendancy after the death of King Wenceslaus (1419) and, under their leader Z̆iz̆ka, began to spread the ‘Kingdom of God’...

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Czech point ; For most of us, the name Wenceslaus evokes the popular Christmas carol. But who was he, and why is he still so beloved by his countrymen? Simon Calder follows in the Good King's footsteps
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 12/23/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...few footsteps on the trail of Wenceslaus are proving unrewarding - about...first son, Vaclav (rendered as Wenceslaus in English), was born here in...Ludmilla, the grandmother of Wenceslaus, is said to have planted the...
St. Wenceslaus Sq. development plans 54 town homes
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 3/21/1997; 504 words ; ...each with a 2-car garage, at St. Wenceslaus Square in the Avondale neighborhood...and Lawndale. The land for the St. Wenceslaus Square Townhomes was purchased by Dubin...900 for the 3-bedrooms. "The St. Wenceslaus Square Townhomes will represent the...
Wenceslaus Mezera
Newspaper article from: Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque); 2/12/2007; 249 words ; EASTMAN, Wis. - Wenceslaus "Winnie" Mezera, 71, of Eastman, died Saturday, Feb. 10...Memorial Hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Eastman, with burial in the church cemetery...
Fr. Thiruchelvam Nihal Jim Brown, 35, and his assistant Wenceslaus Vimalathas, 40, a father of five, disappeared from Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka, a year ago amid warfare between government security forces and rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.(PEOPLE)(Brief article)
Magazine article from: National Catholic Reporter; 8/31/2007; 475 words ; Fr. Thiruchelvam Nihal Jim Brown, 35, and his assistant Wenceslaus Vimalathas, 40, a father of five, disappeared from Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka, a year ago amid warfare between government...
Wenceslaus "Mike" Wielgorecki
Newspaper article from: Herald News, The (Joliet, IL); 3/14/2006; 361 words ; Age 77 of Joliet, IL formerly of Peotone passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet, IL. Born December 6, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Michael and Adeline (nee Muszinski) Wielgorecki. Retired Machine Operator for Chicago Bridge Industries (C.B.I Married Anna Bernice (nee
Szymanski, Wenceslaus S.
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 7/26/1998; 285 words ; July 24, 1998, age 81 years. Beloved husband of Norma E. (nee Sternke). Dear father of Dennis (Diane) and Diane Szymanski. Grandfather of Stephanie and Christopher. Brother of Frank Szymanski, Irene Supinsky and Henry (Arkie) Szymanski. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral Services
A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO THE CHURCH
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 11/25/1992; ; 700+ words ; ...LOVE STORY Biographical: SISTER MARY WENCESLAUS NOWAK A commitment to and love for the...was celebrated recently by Sister Mary Wenceslaus Nowak a charming, vivacious 96-year...Sisters. During the celebration, Sister Wenceslaus renewed the vows of poverty, chastity...
Blessed Event: Parish is marking 130 years of service.
Newspaper article from: Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE); 6/23/2007; 700+ words ; ...heritage are important to members of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Parishioners will...m. Bohemian immigrants built St. Wenceslaus parish in 1877 at 14th and Pine Streets...one of the first gifts donated to St. Wenceslaus. It still hangs inside the church...
Couple falls in love with a town house
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 12/25/1998; ; 647 words ; ...decide to buy a new town house at St. Wenceslaus Square, a development in Avondale...of construction. The land for St. Wenceslaus Square was purchased from the Archdiocese...It's quite appropriate to mention Wenceslaus on Christmas Day. After all, surely...
Spillville, Iowa, Residents Show Dedication to Restoring Convent Building.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 4/9/2003; 700+ words ; ...not the only one. Members of the St. Wenceslaus Heritage Society are willing to spend...said Joel Ryant, a member of the St. Wenceslaus Heritage Society. The nuns left in...is." But for 27 members of the St. Wenceslaus Heritage Society, saying goodbye would...