Kingdom of Bohemia

monarchy in Central Europe, predecessor of modern Czech Republic

The Kingdom of Bohemia was a kingdom that covered the Czech part of the European region of Bohemia. Its capital was Prague. Form 1526, it formed the northwestern part of the lands of the Habsburg Monarchy. The kingdom started in the 12th century, and was part of the Holy Roman Empire, while it existed. In total, there were 37 monarchs. Most were from the House of Habsburg. The kings were often in a personal union. The king was also a Margrave of Moravia and a Duke of Silesia.

Kingdom of Bohemia
  • České království  (Czech)
  • Königreich Böhmen  (German)
  • Regnum Bohemiae  (Latin)
1198–1918
The Kingdom of Bohemia and the Lands of the Bohemian Crown within the Holy Roman Empire (1618)
The Kingdom of Bohemia and the Lands of the Bohemian Crown within the Holy Roman Empire (1618)
CapitalPrague
Common languagesCzech, German
Demonym(s)Czech
GovernmentFeudal monarchy,

Absolute monarchy,

Parliamentary monarchy
• King
Ottokar I (first)
Charles III (last)
Area
• Total
51,947 km2 (20,057 sq mi)
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Duchy of Bohemia
Duchy of Silesia
Duchy of Jawor
Duchy of Brzeg
Egerland
Czechoslovakia
Today part ofCzech Republic, Germany, Poland