Historical Events tagged with "jaromír"
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Politics & Government
Duke Oldřich Blinds His Brother Jaromír
April 12th, 1012 1012 years ago
Duke Oldřich of Bohemia deposed and maimed his brother Jaromír, who subsequently fled to Poland. This brutal act marked a significant turning point in Bohemian politics as it illustrated the violent struggles for power within the ruling family. Oldřich sought to consolidate his power and eliminate any threats from rival factions, particularly those posed by Jaromír, who had his own supporters. The consequences of this political upheaval echoed throughout the region, affecting alliances and authority in subsequent years.
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