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John of Bohemia (died 1346)

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John of Bohemia

King of Bohemia from 1310 to 1346

John of Bohemia, also called the Blind or of Luxembourg, was the Count of Luxembourg from 1313 and King of Bohemia from 1310 and titular King of Poland. He is well known for having died while fighting in the Battle of Crécy at age 50, after having been blind for a decade. In his…
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August 10

Day of the year

August 10 is the 222nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 143 days remain until the end of the year.
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