Wenceslaus III of Bohemia
King of Bohemia and Hungary, 1301-1306
Born
October 6th, 1289
735 years ago
Died
August 4th, 1306
718 years ago — 16 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Czech Republic
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Wenceslaus III served as King of Bohemia from 1305 until his death in 1306. He also became King of Hungary in 1301. His reign was marked by the turbulent political conditions of the region, including conflicts with neighboring powers and internal strife. Wenceslaus III was the last ruler of the Přemyslid dynasty. His death in 1306 led to a power vacuum and contributed to the eventual decline of the dynasty's influence in Central Europe.
Reigning as King of Bohemia
Being King of Hungary
Struggling against internal and external conflicts
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