Overview
The Duchy of Bohemia, also known as the Czech Duchy, was a historical monarchy and principality in Central Europe. Founded around 870 CE by Czechs as part of the Great Moravian realm, it separated from Great Moravia in 895. The Přemyslid dynasty ruled the duchy, initially from Prague Castle and Levý Hradec. Christianization efforts were continued by Frankish bishops, and the Diocese of Prague was founded in 973. In 1002, Bohemia became an Imperial State of the Holy Roman Empire. The duchy was elevated to a hereditary kingdom in 1198, when Duke Ottokar I secured his elevation from the German king Philip of Swabia.
Historical Periods
Duchy of Bohemia (896–899)
896 CE – 899 CE
Capital: PragueArea: 45,639 km²
Duchy of Bohemia (900–910)
900 CE – 910 CE
Capital: PragueArea: 45,570 km²
Duchy of Bohemia (911–921)
911 CE – 921 CE
Capital: PragueArea: 45,768 km²
Duchy of Bohemia (922–935)
922 CE – 935 CE
Capital: PragueArea: 45,745 km²
Duchy of Bohemia (936–946)
936 CE – 946 CE
Capital: PragueArea: 45,108 km²
Duchy of Bohemia (947–959)
947 CE – 959 CE
Capital: PragueArea: 84,403 km²
Duchy of Bohemia (960–961)
960 CE – 961 CE
Capital: PragueArea: 128,568 km²
Duchy of Bohemia (962–989)
962 CE – 989 CE
Capital: PragueArea: 127,027 km²
Duchy of Bohemia (990–999)
990 CE – 999 CE
Capital: PragueArea: 81,126 km²
Duchy of Bohemia (1000–1002)
1000 CE – 1002 CE
Capital: PragueArea: 81,126 km²