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The name he stole from his uncle that cost him a Bohemian childhood
A crowned prince leaves Rome at sunset the day he becomes Holy Roman Emperor. What did it cost him?
The name he stole from his uncle that cost him a Bohemian childhood
In this episode, we trace the life of the man who ruled as Holy Roman Emperor while carrying the title King of Bohemia and King of Italy, following his childhood sent to Paris, his multilingual education, and the political choices that shaped his reign. How did taking a French name and a transnational upbringing become central to his power and identity?
Person: Charles (born Wenceslaus)
Date: April 17, 1355
Location: Rome…
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