Wenceslaus

Proper noun

Meaning

Wenceslaus

A male given name from the Slavic languages.

Examples

After the death of Ruprecht in 1410, his succession at first proved difficult, as both Wenceslaus' cousin Jobst of Moravia and Wenceslaus' brother Sigismund of Hungary were elected King of the Romans. Source: Internet

In 1379, the Holy Roman Emperor Wenceslaus exempted Zug from all external jurisdictions, and in 1389 the Habsburgs renounced their claims, reserving only an annual payment of 20 silver marks, which came to an end in 1415. Source: Internet

Dethronement In view of his troubles in Bohemia, Wenceslaus did not seek a coronation ceremony as Holy Roman Emperor and was long absent from the German lands. Source: Internet

Henry V the Fat could take Wrocław with support of King Wenceslaus II of Bohemia, after the local nobility refused to accept the rule of Henry III of Głogów. Source: Internet

He wished to eradicate completely the doctrine of Hus, for which purpose the co-operation of King Wenceslaus had to be obtained. Source: Internet

Hussite Wars Jan Žižka leading troops of radical Hussites main The news of the death of King Wenceslaus in 1419 produced a great commotion among the people of Prague. Source: Internet

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