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Přemysl Ottokar II

Type Figure Region Bohemia Time 1233–1278 Also known as Ottokar II、Iron and Golden King

Přemysl Ottokar II (1233–1278), King of Bohemia, son of Wenceslas I, known as the 'Iron and Golden King'.

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  1. 1233–1247Prague · BohemiaBorn in 1233 at Mělník, grew up in the Prague court under his father Wenceslas I. Between 1231 and 1240 still a child to adolescent, received a noble education as heir apparent; during the Mongol invasion of 1241 the Bohemian kingdom organized defenses under his father's leadership, Ottokar still young.
  2. 1247–1253Brno · MoraviaGranted the Margraviate of Moravia in 1247, beginning independent governance and military experience. Participated in operations toward Austria between 1251 and 1253, laying the foundation for inheriting the Bohemian throne in 1253.
  3. 1253–1278Prague · BohemiaAfter acceding in 1253, conquered Austria, Styria, Carinthia, and Upper Lusatia, establishing a power spanning Central Europe. Missed the Holy Roman imperial throne in 1273; defeated and killed by Rudolf I at the Battle on the Marchfeld in 1278.

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