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Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty

1198 CE 1309 CE
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  General Description  
The Kingdom of Bohemia under the Přemyslid dynasty from 1198 to 1309 CE was a period marked by significant development, territorial expansion, and the consolidation of royal power, which laid the foundational structures of the Bohemian state and its integration into the broader European medieval political landscape. This era witnessed the transformation of Bohemia from a duchy into a kingdom, with Prague emerging as a significant cultural and political center in Central Europe. [1]




The formal recognition of Bohemia as a kingdom came in 1198, when Duke Ottokar I assumed the title of King, a status confirmed by the Holy Roman Emperor. This elevation reflected not only the growing power and prestige of the Přemyslid rulers but also the strategic importance of Bohemia within the Holy Roman Empire. [2]



The Přemyslid dynasty, which traced its origins back to the 9th century, was instrumental in shaping the identity and political structures of the Bohemian state. [3]




One of the most notable rulers of this period was Ottokar II (1253-1278), known as Ottokar the Great. His reign was characterized by ambitious territorial expansion, extending Bohemian control over adjacent regions, including Austria, Styria, Carinthia, and Carniola, thereby significantly enhancing the kingdom’s power and influence in Central Europe. Ottokar II’s efforts to consolidate his rule and expand his territory brought him into conflict with other regional powers and the Holy Roman Emperor, leading to his eventual defeat and death at the Battle of Marchfeld in 1278. [4]




Despite the dynastic challenges and occasional conflicts with the Holy Roman Empire, the Přemyslid dynasty succeeded in maintaining Bohemia’s sovereignty and distinct identity within the imperial framework. The legal codifications and administrative reforms of this period laid the groundwork for the kingdom’s future development.



The end of the Přemyslid dynasty came in 1306, following the assassination of Wenceslaus III. The subsequent period saw the rise of the Luxembourg dynasty, which would continue to shape the kingdom’s trajectory in the future. [5]

[1]: Jaroslav Pánek and Oldřich Tůma, A History of the Czech Lands (Prague: Karolinum Press, 2009). Zotero link: 5MFK58ZP

[2]: Jörg K. Hoensch, Geschichte Böhmens: von der slavischen Landnahme bis zur Gegenwart. Zotero link: APL977ZI

[3]: Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften, Neue Deutsche Biographie. Zotero link: 2B7YCXT3

[4]: Hoensch, Přemysl Otakar II. von Böhmen. Zotero link: LVNSK3MW

[5]: Hirschbiegel, Höfe und Residenzen im spätmittelalterlichen Reich. Zotero link: R4DMTD9L

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Fortifications
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Armor
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General Variables
Identity and Location Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Utm Zone 33 U 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Original Name Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Capital Prague 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Alternative Name České království 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Alternative Name Regnum Bohemiae 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Alternative Name Königreich Böhmen 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Temporal Bounds Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Duration [1198 CE ➜ 1309 CE]
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Political and Cultural Relations Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Suprapolity Relations 1296 CE 1306 CE
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Suprapolity Relations 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Supracultural Entity Latin Christendom 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Succeeding Entity Kingdom of Bohemia - Luxembourgian and Jagiellonian Dynasty 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Succeeding Entity
1310 CE 1526 CE
Kingdom of Bohemia - Luxembourgian and Jagiellonian Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_2)   [continuity] 
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Degree of Centralization 1198 CE 1253 CE
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Language Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Linguistic Family Indo-European 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Language Czech 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Religion Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Religion Genus Christianity 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Religion Family Catholicism 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Social Complexity Variables
Social Scale Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Hierarchical Complexity Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Professions Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Bureaucracy Characteristics Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Law Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Specialized Buildings: polity owned Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Transport Infrastructure Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Special-purpose Sites Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Information / Writing System Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Information / Kinds of Written Documents Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Information / Money Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Information / Postal System Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Information / Measurement System Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Warfare Variables (Military Technologies)
Fortifications Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Military use of Metals Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Projectiles Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Handheld weapons Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Animals used in warfare Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Armor Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Naval technology Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Economy Variables (Luxury Goods)
Religion Variables
Moralizing Supernatural Punishment and Reward Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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Moralizing Enforcement is Broad 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Moralizing Supernatural Concern is Primary 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Moralizing Enforcement is Agentic 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Moralizing Enforcement in This Life 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Moralizing Supernatural Punishment And Reward 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Moralizing Religion Adopted by Commoners Present 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Moralizing Enforcement is Targeted 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Moralizing Enforcement in Afterlife 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Moralizing Religion Adopted by Elites Present 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Moralizing Enforcement of Rulers 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Moralizing Enforcement is Certain 1198 CE  1309 CE
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Human Sacrifice Kingdom of Bohemia - Přemyslid Dynasty (cz_bohemian_k_1)
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