Historical Events from This Year 935
Politics & Government
Murder of Duke Wenceslaus I of Bohemia
September 28th, 935 1089 years ago
Duke Wenceslaus I of Bohemia was murdered by a faction of nobles led by his brother, Boleslaus I. This plot unfolded in Prague, where the nobles conspired against Wenceslaus, who had been an advocate for Christianity and had a vision of a united realm. Their dissatisfaction with his leadership style and reforms fueled their actions, leading to Boleslaus I succeeding him as duke shortly after the murder.
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