← Explore on the interactive map

Death of Břetislav I of Bohemia

Type Event Region Europe Time 1039

On January 6, 1039, Duke Břetislav I of Bohemia died in Prague. Renowned for his external expansion, he repeatedly invaded Poland, sacked Kiev, and b…

Timeline

  1. 1039Prague · Czech landsBřetislav I died in Prague, ending his rule since regaining power in 1034. During his reign he carried out church reforms, built Prague Castle, and launched multiple military campaigns against Poland and Moravia, earning the later epithet 'the Alexander of Bohemia'.

Sources