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Emperor Charles IV assists in laying the foundation stone of Charles Bridge in Prague.

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Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor

Holy Roman Emperor from 1355 to 1378

Charles IV, also known as Charles of Luxembourg, born Wenceslaus, was Holy Roman Emperor from 1355 until his death in 1378. He was elected King of Germany in 1346 and became King of Bohemia that same year. He was a member of the House of Luxembourg from his father's side and the…
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Cornerstone

First stone set in construction of a masonry foundation

A cornerstone is the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation. All other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure.
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Charles Bridge

Medieval stone arch bridge across the River Vltava in Prague, Czech Republic

Charles Bridge is a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158–1172 that…
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Prague

Capital and largest city of the Czech Republic

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague, located on the Vltava River, has a population of about 1.4 million, while its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people.
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