Saint Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia
Duke of Bohemia in the 10th century, Wenceslas ruled with exemplary piety and charity, protecting the poor and prisoners. Despite the favor of Emperor…
First name and chronology
Wenceslaus
2 saints and blesseds bear the name Wenceslaus, between 901 and 1976; the most famous is Saint Wenceslaus, celebrated on September 28th.
Chronology of the name Wenceslaus
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 901-1000 Saint Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia Duke of Bohemia in the 10th century, Wenceslas ruled with exemplary piety and charity, protecting the poor and prisoners…
- 1936-1976 Wenceslao Pedernera Wenceslao Pedernera (1936-1976) was an Argentine lay peasant, a member of Catholic Action, assassinated due to his socia…