Today is a public holiday in the Czech Republic. Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia was killed by his brother Boleslaus on this day back in 936 (or possibly 929), yet it is still a good reason to enjoy a three day weekend. No wonder they call him Good King Wenceslas...
Friday, September 28, 2007
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they like him so much that besides calling him "Good King Wenceslas" they even keep his skull and expose it in a parade
935, not 936
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