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Wenceslas, St
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Wenceslas, St (c. 907-929)

Duke of Bohemia. He attempted to Christianize his people and was murdered by his brother. He is patron saint of the Czech Republic and the ‘good King Wenceslas’ of a popular carol. Feast day 28 September.



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