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Hussite Wars

1419 CE – 1434 CE · 15 years

A series of proto-Protestant wars in Bohemia after the execution of reformer Jan Hus. Hussite armies using innovative wagon-fort tactics defeated five consecutive papal crusades before internal divisions ended the revolt.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Hussite rebels (Bohemia)
  • Holy Roman Empire & Papal crusaders

Key moments

Defining events in the Hussite Wars.

  1. 1420 Battle of Vítkov Hill
  2. 1431 Battle of Domažlice
  3. 1434 Battle of Lipany

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