Czech Nobility

A Czech nobleman, originally of Thuringian-Miesian descent, a prominent official in high politics and a long-time opponent of King Wenceslas IV. Lived before 1377 - +after 1414.

This year we celebrate the 600th anniversary of the death of the Hussite warrior Jan Žižka of Trocnov, an important, if controversial, figure in Czech history who is perceived by some as a national hero, but for others as a criminal and murderer. What is the current state of knowledge of Žižka's life? And is it even our place to judge his actions today?

Jan Městecký of Dobruška and Opočno, better known as Jan Městecký of Opočno (1380? - 1432 Hostinné) was an East Bohemian nobleman, the last of the family of the lords of Dobruška and Opočno and one of the personalities of the Hussite wars and one of the most important personalities of the so-called Opočno Party.

Oldřich of Rosenberg (Rožmberk in Czech) was an important Czech nobleman, one of the leaders of the Catholic lords in Bohemia. His efforts increased the power and wealth of the House of Rosenberg, as he was able to take advantage of the weakening of the royal power during the Hussite wars, but he did not hesitate to use dishonest methods to expand his possessions, such as forging royal documents. He also began to promote the fictitious origins of the House of Rosenberg and the kinship with the Roman Orsini

A lower nobleman originally from the Hradec Králové region became one of the most important Hussite politicians. By seizing the possessions of the Opatovice and Sezemice monasteries, he acquired extensive landed property, which enabled him to relocate to Kunětická Hora Castle. During his career he was hetman (governor) in Hradec Králové, Chrudim, Litomyšl and Vysoké Mýto cities. At the end of his life, he legalized most of his property gains, and for about two years he was also the purgrave of Prague Castle. As a military leader he had mixed successes. However, he was victorious in the most important battle at Lipany (1434) against radical hussites.