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Encyclopedia > Vladivoj of Bohemia

The origins of the Czech duke Vladivoj are unclear. He was probably a Přemyslid, or their distant relative. He began to reign in 1002, when the formal Czech duke Boleslav III unwillingly ended his own reign. It is said that Vladivoj was an alcoholic, and alcohol was a possible contributor to his death in 1003. Přemyslid coat of arms. ... Events November 13 - English king Ethelred gives order to kill all Danes in England. ... Boleslav III. Ryšavý or Boleslaus III the Red (died 1037) was duke of Bohemia from 999 until 1002. ... Polish propaganda poster saying: Stop drinking! Come with us and build a happy tomorrow. ... Events Sweyn I of Denmark begins his first invasion of England. ...


Father:Miezsko of Poland Mother:Dubrawka Sibling:Boleslaus IV



Preceded by:
Boleslav III
Duke of Bohemia
1002-1003
Succeeded by:
Boleslav III


Boleslav III. Ryšavý or Boleslaus III the Red (died 1037) was duke of Bohemia from 999 until 1002. ... The Lands of the Bohemian Crown (Czech Země koruny české, Latin Corona regni Bohemiae) (e. ... Events November 13 - English king Ethelred gives order to kill all Danes in England. ... Events Sweyn I of Denmark begins his first invasion of England. ... Boleslav III. Ryšavý or Boleslaus III the Red (died 1037) was duke of Bohemia from 999 until 1002. ...


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