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How did Good King Wenceslas die?

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∙ 15y ago

Updated: 9/14/2023

He was murdered on 28 September 929 by his wicked younger brother Boleslav, who joined the nobles plotting to murder Wenceslas. After inviting Wenceslas to a religious festival, Boleslav attacked him along the way, assisted by other assassins.

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