Historical Events tagged with "jan hus"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Radical Hussites Kill Prague City Council Members

July 30th, 1419 605 years ago

A group of radical Hussites attacked the Prague city council, resulting in the deaths of seven members. The incident was sparked by rising tensions over religious reforms and dissatisfaction with the council's decisions. This violent protest took place during a time of significant upheaval and conflict in Bohemia, as the Hussites sought to challenge the authority of the Catholic Church and the established political system.

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