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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Collection of facts about the Hussite Wars

This post is a collection of facts about the Hussite Wars (1419-1434). There are 6 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Hussites vs. Catholic forces (Holy Roman Empire, Papacy)
• Jan Hus excommunicated by the Catholic Church in 1415
• Sigismund launched a crusade against the Hussites
• Jan Žižka lead the Hussite army
• Moderate Utraquist faction defeated radical Taborite faction in 1434
• Ended when moderate Hussites submitted to authority of the King of Bohemia and Catholic Church