Oldřich, Duke of Bohemia

Oldřich (Latin: Odalricus, Udalrichus, German: Odalric, Udalrich; c.989 – 9 November 1034 or 1042), a member of the Přemyslid dynasty, was Duke of Bohemia from 1012 to 1033 and briefly again in 1034. His accession to the Bohemian throne marked the start of a phase of stability after a long period of internal dynastic struggles. Under his rule, the Moravian lands were reconquered from Polish occupation.

Oldřich
Depiction in the Chronicle of Dalimil, 14th century
Duke of Bohemia
Reign1012 – 1033
PredecessorJaromír
SuccessorJaromír
Duke of Bohemia
Reign1034
PredecessorJaromír
SuccessorBretislaus I
Bornc.989
Died(1034-11-11)11 November 1034
SpouseBožena
IssueBretislaus I
DynastyPřemyslid
FatherBoleslaus II of Bohemia
MotherEmma of Mělník
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