Deaths on August 16

Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia

Died on August 16, 1419

Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia (b. 1361)

Wenceslaus IV (also Wenceslas; Czech: Václav; German: Wenzel, nicknamed "the Idle"; 26 February 1361 – 16 August 1419), also known as Wenceslaus of Luxembourg, was King of Bohemia from 1378 until his death and King of Germany from 1376 until he was deposed in 1400. As he belonged to the House of Luxembourg, he was also Duke of Luxembourg from 1383 to 1388.

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Events on 1419

19 Jan

Henry V of England
Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England, completing his reconquest of Normandy.
10 Sep

Assassination of John the Fearless
John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy is assassinated by adherents of the Dauphin, the future Charles VII of France.
30 Dec

Battle of La Rochelle (1419)
Hundred Years' War: Battle of La Rochelle

Deaths on August 16

Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia

Died on August 16, 1419

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