Why Isn’t The Czech Republic Called Bohemia?

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Czechoslovak history, history of the region comprising the historical lands of Bohemia, Moravia, and Slovakia from prehistoric times through their federation, under the name Czechoslovakia, during 1918–92.

Was Austria called Bohemia?

Bohemia belonged to Austria (Habsburg) since 1526 and from 1867 to 1918 to the double monarchy Austria-Hungary. From 1919 to 1938 Bohemia was part of the newly established multi-ethnic state of Czechoslovakia (CSR). From 1938 to 1945 it belonged to the German Reich (Germany).

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When did kingdom of Bohemia start?

Although some former rulers of Bohemia had enjoyed a non-hereditary royal title during the 11th and 12th centuries (Vratislaus II, Vladislaus II), the kingdom was formally established in 1198 by Přemysl Ottokar I, who had his status acknowledged by Philip of Swabia, elected King of the Romans, in return for his support …

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