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Wenceslas was a good king because he was fair and just. He was the Duke of Bohemia, and an honest and generous man.
Wenceslas was born around 907 in the castle of Stochov near Prague. Having been brought up with a strong Christian faith by his grandmother St Ludmila, he was a man who believed in putting his Christian faith into action. Prior to being assassinated (for his attempts to spread Christianity, and his allegiance to the king of Germany, Henry I), Wenceslas had been particularly caring towards children, doing what he could to help orphans. Thus in 1853 he was chosen by lyricist John Mason Neale as the subject of a Christmas carol which would give the example of generosity and high principles.
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From the Christmas carol 'Good King Wenceslas' where was Good King Wenceslas the King of?
Good King Wenceslas was the duke of Bohemia in the 10th century.
Did good King Wenceslas have a wife?
Apparently, Wenceslas never married.
When did King Wenceslas look out?
Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen - December 26.
When did Good King Wenceslas step out?
Although the exact date is not specified in the carol, Good King Wenceslas stepping out is typically associated with the Feast of Stephen, which is celebrated on December 26th.
What are the release dates for Good King Wenceslas - 1994 TV?
Good King Wenceslas - 1994 TV was released on: USA: 26 November 1994
What kind of logs did King Wenceslas ask for?
King Wenceslas asked for logs of wood to give to a poor peasant during a harsh winter in the Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas."
Good King Wenceslas the King of which country?
Actually, he was not a king but the Duke of Bohemia.
When was good king wenceslas born?
The beloved Christmas carol, "Good King Wenceslas" is based on the actual life of Wenceslas I who was Duke of Bohemia until he was assassinated in 935 as a result of a plot by his brother, Boleslav The Cruel. His martyrdom and elevation to sainthood led to him being posthumously declared King and named patron saint of Bohemia.
Was good King Wenceslas a king?
No, he was not a king. Wenceslaus I, or Wenceslas I, was the duke of Bohemia from 921 until his assassination in 935, purportedly in a plot by his own brother, Boleslav the Cruel.
Where was king wencelas king of?
Good King Wenceslas is a Christmas carol. It is a story based on Saint Wenceslas I, Duke of Bohemia (area of modern-day Czech Republic).
What was the real title of Good King Wenceslas?
Duke of Bohemia was his title. He was not a king.
What was the name of the king who first looked out on the feast of Stephen?
Good King Wenceslas
