Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire: Map & History
The Kingdom of Bohemia, or just Bohemia sometimes referenced in English literature as the Czech Kingdom, was a medieval and early modern monarchy in Central Europe.
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The Kingdom of Bohemia, or just Bohemia sometimes referenced in English literature as the Czech Kingdom, was a medieval and early modern monarchy in Central Europe. It was the predecessor state of the modern Czech Republic.
Modern Countries Once Part of Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire
At its mapped extent, Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire covered territory in 22 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Switzerland1202–1452 CE · nearly all
- Hungary1450–1452 CE · nearly all
- Netherlands1202–1452 CE · nearly all
- Czechia1202–1452 CE · nearly all
- Austria1202–1452 CE · nearly all
- Slovakia1450–1452 CE · nearly all
- Luxembourg1202–1449 CE · nearly all
- Slovenia1202–1452 CE · nearly all
- Liechtenstein1202–1452 CE · nearly all
- San Marino1202–1259 CE · nearly all
- Germany1202–1452 CE · nearly all
- Latvia1241–1421 CE · most
- Belgium1202–1452 CE · most
- Estonia1241–1421 CE · most
- Lithuania1402–1414 CE · most
- Poland1236–1452 CE · a large part
- Serbia1450–1452 CE · a large part
- Croatia1450–1452 CE · a large part
- Romania1450–1452 CE · a large part
- Italy1202–1452 CE · a large part
- France1202–1452 CE · a small part
- Russia1241–1452 CE · a small part
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire in Depth
History
Although some former rulers of Bohemia had enjoyed a non-hereditary royal title during the 11th and 12th centuries (Vratislaus II, Vladislaus II), the kingdom was formally established (by elevating Duchy of Bohemia) in 1198 by Přemysl Ottokar I, who had his status acknowledged by Philip of Swabia, elected King of the Romans, in return for his support against the rival Emperor Otto IV. In 1204 Ottokar's royal status was accepted by Otto IV as well as by Pope Innocent III. It was officially recognized in 1212 by the Golden Bull of Sicily issued by Emperor Frederick II, elevating the Duchy of Bohemia to Kingdom status and proclaiming its independence which was also later bolstered by future king of Bohemia and emperor Charles IV, with his golden bull in 1356.
Economy
Bohemia was among the first countries in Europe to become industrialized. Mining of tin and silver began in Ore mountains in early 12th century. The German hospes had a major role in the industrial development of the Czech Kingdom. In the late 12th and in the 13th century the Přemyslid rulers promoted the colonisation of certain areas of their lands by German settlers from the adjacent lands of Bavaria, Franconia, Upper Saxony and Austria during the Ostsiedlung migration. The new settlers not only brought their customs and language with them, but also new technical skills and equipment that were adapted within a few decades, especially in agriculture and crafts.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Kingdom of Bohemia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire: Key Facts
| Capital | Prague |
|---|---|
| Official language | Czech |
| Religions | Catholicism, Protestantism, Judaism |
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Founded | 1198 |
| Dissolved | 1918 |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
- First Czechoslovak Republic
- Czechoslovakia
Facts from Wikidata Q42585 (CC0).
Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire appears, with the other states of the time.
Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 1,202,750 km² in 1451 CE.
Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire exist?
The Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire is dated to 1202 CE – 1452 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire?
The capital of the Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire was Prague.
How large was the Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire at its peak?
At its peak in 1451 AD the Vassalage of Kingdom of Bohemia to Holy Roman Empire covered about 1,202,750 km².
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