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2. Supreme Burgrave of the Kingdom of Bohemia - Wikipedia

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   After the reforms of Maria Theresa (reign 1740–1780) and her son Joseph II (reign 1780–1790), the title of supreme burgrave gradually lost its de facto power. The title of supreme burgrave was still granted, however, and its holder remained the first officer of the kingdom. It was abolished in 1848.

3. Prague Castle - Wikipedia

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   Prague Castle (Czech: Pražský hrad; [ˈpraʃskiː ˈɦrat]) is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic serving as the official residence and workplace of the president of the Czech Republic. Built in the 9th century, the castle has long served as the seat of power for kings of Bohemia , Holy Roman emperors , and presidents of Czechoslovakia .

4. List of museums in Prague - Wikipedia

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   Lapidarium, Prague; Náprstek Museum; Ethnographic Museum of the National Museum Czech Museum of Music Jewish Museum in Prague. Ceremonial Hall of the Prague Jewish Burial Society; Maisel Synagogue; Pinkas Synagogue; Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral (The National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror) Pedagogical museum of J. A ...

5. Burgrave - Wikipedia

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   Burgrave, also rendered as burggrave [1] [2] (from German: Burggraf [ˈbʊʁkˌɡʁaːf] ⓘ, [1] Latin: burgravius, burggravius, burcgravius, burgicomes, also praefectus), was since the medieval period in Europe (mainly Germany) the official title for the ruler of a castle, especially a royal or episcopal castle, and its territory called a Burgraviate or Burgravate (German Burggrafschaft also ...

6. Henry III of Rosenberg - Wikipedia

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   Henry III of Rosenberg (German: Heinrich III. von Rosenberg; died 28 July 1412) [1] was a Bohemian nobleman who served as Supreme Burgrave of the Kingdom of Bohemia between 1396 and 1398, and between 1400 and 1403 in the Kingdom of Bohemia, an Imperial State in the Holy Roman Empire.

7. Racek Kobyla of Dvorce - Wikipedia

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   Racek was a supporter of Jan Hus.In 1416, Racek was sent to Kutná Hora to collect taxes for the king. The local preachers incited the miners against him and on 2 February 1416, Racek and 12 of his associates were murdered in an inn by a mob of miners fueled by anti-Hussite sentiment.