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Wenceslaus I
Wenceslaus I d. 1253, king of Bohemia (1230-53), son and successor of Ottocar I. He invited large numbers of Germans to settle in the villages and towns of Bohemia and Moravia. In some villages peasants of Czech origin became a minority or were forced to submit to German-style feudal obligations. Many towns were granted self-rule, with charters modeled on that of Magdeburg . After 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's support in his attempt to acquire Austria but later backed Pope Gregory IX against the emperor. He was succeeded by his son, Ottocar II.
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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...
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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...
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 "Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque)")
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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...
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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...
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 "Herald News, The (Joliet, IL)")
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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
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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
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 "The Record (Bergen County, NJ)")
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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...
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 "Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE)")
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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