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Kingdom of Bohemia
The Kingdom of Bohemia was a central European kingdom ruled from Prague and a leading state of the Holy Roman Empire. Under Charles IV in the 14th century Prague became an imperial capital, and the Hussite movement later began there. From 1526 it was ruled by the Habsburgs until 1918.
Key facts
| Dates | 1198 – 1918 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Type | kingdom |
| Capital | Prague |
| Founder | Ottokar I |
| Religion(s) | Catholicism, Hussitism, Protestantism |
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.