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Charles IV

Charles IV was a significant figure in European history, particularly for his role in the Holy Roman Empire and Bohemia. He is remembered not only…

Rudolf II

Rudolf was born in Vienna on 18 July 1552.[2] He was the eldest son and successor of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, and King of Hungary and Croatia; his mother…

Maria Theresa

Early Life and Background: Birth: Maria Theresa was born into the Habsburg family as the daughter of Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor and Elisabeth Christine…

Ema Destinnová

Ema Destinnová (born 18 February 1878 – 28 January 1930) was one of the most famous Czech opera singers of the late 19th and early…

Alfons Mucha

Alfons Mucha (born 24 July 1860 – 14 July 1939) was a Czech painter, decorative artist, and graphic designer. He is best known for his…

Bedrich Smetana

Bedřich Smetana 2 March 1824 – 12 May 1884) was a Czech composer who pioneered the development of a musical style that became closely identified…

Antonin Dvorak

Antonín Leopold Dvořák (8 September 1841 – 1 May 1904) was a Czech composer. He frequently employed rhythms and other aspects of the folk music of Moravia and his native Bohemia, following the Romantic-era nationalist example of his…

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