St. John of Nepomuk / Sv. Jan Nepomucký na Radnicních schodech, Praha - Malá Strana, Czech republic
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Barokní pískovcová socha na Radnicních schodyech od Michala Jana Brokoffa z r. 1709 / The baroque sandstone statue at Radnicní schody by Michael John Brokoff from 1709
Waymark Code: WMDHRF
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 01/19/2012
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St. John of Nepomuk (or John Nepomucene) (Czech: Jan Nepomucký) (c. 1345 – March 20, 1393) is a national saint of the Czech Republic, who was drowned in the Vltava river at the behest of Wenceslaus, King of the Romans and King of Bohemia. Later accounts state that he was the confessor of the queen of Bohemia and refused to divulge the secrets of the confessional. On the basis of this account, John of Nepomuk is considered the first martyr of the Seal of the Confessional, a patron against calumnies and, because of the manner of his death, a protector from floods.
Source: Wikipedia
Associated Religion(s): roman - catholic
Statue Location: foot of stairs
Entrance Fee: free
Artist: Michal Jan Brokoff
Website: Not listed
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