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 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, father of deputy chief Boyo Billiot.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 15, 2016
There are also a rare 1638 drawing of London by Wenceslaus Hollar that shows the Globe Theater in the distance and Shakespeare souvenirs ranging from playing cards to refrigerator magnets.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2012
Wenceslaus, like Richard II., had fallen upon evil times.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" by Various
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