bohemian 1848

The Bohemian Revolution

Bohemia is a province that encompasses most of the Czech Republic. Revolutionaries demanded that the Czech language and culture be considered equal to that of the German language. Furthermore, the revolutionaries wanted a small sense of semi-autonomy, and the recognition of Czech lands.

The revolution began on March 11th, 1848 when the Repeal Association called a meeting of citizens to St. Wenceslas Baths. They petitioned the Emperor of Austria to grant the Czech people rights in their own homeland, but were soundly evaded by the Viennese government.

The Bohemians then proposed a second petition demanding a

modern representative assembly for Czech lands. On April 8th, 1848, the Emperor approved these demands. However, conflicts started in April of 1848 when František Palacký was invited to Frankfurt, thus indicating a Bohemian incorporation into Germany. However, Palacký rejected this, and Czech German representatives left the national council confident.

On May 1st, the new governor of Bohemia, Leo Thun, attempted to set up a Czech government. In June 1848, a Slavonic Congress was formed to help promote Slavic nationalism. However, Alfred Windischgraets decided to conquer Prague and end the rebellion. Students were commanded by Josef Václav Friè to defend the city. There were 43 dead revolutionaries

1848

Researched Compiled By: Jason Yu

Caleb PendletonBrandon ChiemVictor Wu

Primary Leaders

František PalackýLeo ThunJosef Václav Friè

Unsuccessful attempt by radical democrat Czechs to overthrow the Austrian government.

May 1849 Conspiracy

- 1849

March 11th

May

Coat of Arms of Bohemia

Map of Bohemia