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Jan Žižka z Trocnova a Kalicha (English: John Zizka of Trocnov and the Chalice; c. 1360 – 11 October 1424) was a Czech general who was a contemporary and follower of Jan Hus and was a Radical Hussite and led the Taborites. Žižka was a successful military leader and is now a Czech national hero.
- Medieval (Film)
Medieval (Jan Žižka or Warrior of God [9]) is a 2022...
- Battle of Nebovidy
The Hussites were led by Jan Žižka, while the Imperial...
- Battle of Vítkov Hill
The Battle of Vítkov Hill was a part of the Hussite Wars.The...
- Prokop The Great
Prokop defending himself at the Siege of Pilsen (1433–34)....
- Sofia of Bavaria
Sophia was a member of the House of Wittelsbach and was the...
- Battle of Deutschbrod
The Battle of Německý Brod (also Battle of Deutschbrod or...
- Taborites
Jan Žižka with Václav Koranda at Vítkov. Hussites from Plzeň...
- Battle of Kutná Hora
At Kutná Hora in the early winter of 1421, the Taborites...
- Battle of Hořice
The Battle of Hořice (German name: Horschitz) was fought on...
- Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia
Wenceslaus was born in the Imperial city of Nuremberg, the...
- Medieval (Film)
- Jan Žižka’S Rise to Fame
- Hussite Crusades
- Jan Žižka’S Military Genius
- Death of A Hero
- How Historically Accurate Is Medieval?
In the years leading up to Jan Žižka becoming famous, he engaged in mercenary work, before joining the court of Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia and serving as chamberlain to the king’s consort. Prior to this, very little is known about him, apart from the loss of his eye when he was young. This didn’t impact his ability to fight and he took over as leader...
During the crusades, Jan Žižka was selected to lead the Hussites as part of the Bohemian Army, having distinguished himself at the Battle of Tannenberg – one of the largest engagements of the Middle Ages. It was during the Battle of Vítkov Hillthat Žižka truly made a name for himself, after Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor led his forces into Bohemia ...
Jan Žižka’s fame came from his unorthodox and incredibly effective military tactics. He’s credited with creating what’s considered by many to be the world’s first tankby attaching cannons to armored wagons – by far the most useful weapon his army held. This was an entirely new way of waging war, and it gave the Hussites a major advantage over their...
A few years after the Hussite Wars, Jan Žižka, again, found himself in the fight, this time a civil conflict. As with previous battles, he fought ferociously as leader of the Taborites, but ultimately died while on campaign against Maravia, although not from a war-related cause. On October 11, 1424, he succumbed to the plague, and was succeeded by ...
Medieval director Petr Jákl expressedhis desire to keep the story as close to the truth as possible. To do so, he worked with historian Jaroslav Čechura to ensure his portrayal of Jan Žižka was accurate to the time period. More from us: Battle of Saragarhi: 21 Sikhs vs. 10,000 Afghan Rebels That being said, he did take certain liberties, largely wh...
Nov 19, 2021 · Jan Žižka (l. c. 1360 – 1424) was a Czech general and one of the most brilliant tacticians in military history. In the Hussite Wars (1419 to c. 1434), he was undefeated as the leader of the Hussites against the Catholic loyalists.
- Joshua J. Mark
Jan Žižka z Trocnova a Kalicha [pozn. 1] [1] (kolem roku 1360 Trocnov – 11. října 1424 u hradu Přibyslavi, tradičně Šenfeld) byl český husitský vojevůdce, pokládaný za otce husitské vojenské doktríny, a autora či prvního uživatele defenzivní bojové techniky, tzv. vozové hradby. [2]
Jan, Count Žižka was a military commander and national hero of Bohemia who led the victorious Hussite armies against the German king Sigismund, foreshadowing the revolution of military tactics two centuries later in his introduction of mobile artillery.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jan Žižka: A True Story delves into his battles, tragic death, and the enduring statue, while The True Story of Jan Žižka and Catherine unveils the personal side, adding depth to the iconic Bohemian leader’s legend.
Oct 30, 2022 · Jan Žižka: one of history's greatest military leaders, who was blind but undefeated. During the Hussite Wars, one Bohemian military leader triumphed in every battle – despite constantly being outnumbered, outgunned and not even being able to see the battlefield. Jonny Wilkes explores the real story of Jan Žižka, protagonist of new ...
