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Jaromír (964 - 4 November 1035) was duke of Bohemia in 1003, 1004 to 1012 and 1033 to 1034. He was son of Boleslaus II and brother of Oldřich and half-brother of Boleslaus III.

Boleslaus III was afraid of his half-brothers because he didn´t have a heir, so in 1001 Oldrich, Jaromir and their mother Emma of Mělník ran away to their fathers friend Henry II. After Vladivoj (from Piast dynasty), his cousin and brother of Boleslaus Chrobry, how gave him title of duke, did got title by fee from Henry II. He and everybody after need fee, in 1003 Henry II gave him titel after Vladivoj died. But soon he had to ran away again because of Boleslaus III and Boleslaus Chrobry.

In autumn of 1004 he got title once again thanks to Henry (he gave hin spear for the fee). He support Holy Roman Empire againts Boleslaus Chrobry. However he didn't got Moravia during his weak rule. When Oldřich dipoused him. He ran away to Henry. He was however inprisoned for 21 years.

When Oldřich was inprisoned he became duke but was deposed next year. When Oldrich died he gave away his rights and his nephew became duke of Bohemia.





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Jaromír of Bohemia (964-1035)
Born: c. 975 Died: 11 November 1034
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Boleslaus III
Duke of Bohemia
1003
Succeeded by
Boleslaus III
Preceded by
Boleslaus IV
Duke of Bohemia
1004–1012
Succeeded by
Oldřich
Preceded by
Oldřich
Duke of Bohemia
1033-1034
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