Wenceslaus
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1361–1419, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1378–1400; as Wenceslaus IV, king of Bohemia 1378–1419.
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Saint Good King Wenceslaus, a.d. 903?–c935, duke of Bohemia 928–935.
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1361–1419, Holy Roman Emperor (1378–1400) and, as Wenceslaus IV, king of Bohemia (1378–1419)
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Saint, known as Good King Wenceslaus. ?907–929, duke of Bohemia (?925–29); patron saint of Bohemia. Feast day: Sept 28
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The oldest surviving identification of Holbein’s drawing as Anne is a 1649 print by the engraver Wenceslaus Hollar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
The 20 images, created by the graphic artist Wenceslaus Hollar in 1661, illustrate the restored Stuart king's procession to Westminster Abbey.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2023
The Fargo Roman Catholic Diocese said in a statement Wednesday that the McHenry County States Attorney’s Office announced it will not pursue a case against the Rev. Wenceslaus Katanga.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 27, 2019
Facebook Twitter Pinterest ‘It used to be all you could see was trees and woods,’ said Wenceslaus.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 15, 2016
At his confirmation shortly afterwards he received the two further names of "Stanilaus Wenceslaus," which, however, he never used.
From Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ by B.D.
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