Wenceslaus

[ wen-sis-laws ]

/ ˈwɛn sɪsˌlɔs /

1361–1419, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1378–1400; as Wenceslaus IV, king of Bohemia 1378–1419.

SaintGood King Wenceslaus,a.d. 903?–c935, duke of Bohemia 928–935.

German Wenzel.

Example sentences from the Web for wenceslaus

Wenceslaus was all out for popularity among his people, especially among his Pragers.

From a Terrace in Prague |Lieut.-Col. B. Granville Baker
I consented to give away my ward, Wenceslaus Kvatopil's bride.

Eyes Like the Sea |Mr Jkai
Of Wenceslaus II there is not much to relate in regard to lasting monuments of his reign in the capital of his kingdom.

From a Terrace in Prague |Lieut.-Col. B. Granville Baker
While their armies were marching, Wenceslaus was suddenly taken sick and died, in June, 1305.

The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power |John S. C. Abbott

Now this Wenceslaus drew the relations between England and Bohemia closer together.

From a Terrace in Prague |Lieut.-Col. B. Granville Baker

Wenceslaus

/ (ˈwɛnsɪsləs) /

1361–1419, Holy Roman Emperor (1378–1400) and, as Wenceslaus IV, king of Bohemia (1378–1419)

Saint, known as Good King Wenceslaus. ?907–929, duke of Bohemia (?925–29); patron saint of Bohemia. Feast day: Sept 28