Jan Zoul of Ostředek
Czech robber and nobleman
About Jan Zoul of Ostředek
Lived 1350 – 1404 (aged 53–54).
Biography Jan Zoul was formerly in the service of Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia, before joining the retinue of Prokop of Moravia.
Jan fell out of favor with King Wenceslaus. He was briefly imprisoned by his royally-allied neighbor, Wenceslaus of Dubá, at Karlštejn. However, Jan was pardoned. The neighbors continued to war. In 1403, Jan seized Wenceslaus' castle . In doing so, he was declared a land pest and was targeted by royal forces.
In 1404, King Wenceslaus sent a retaliatory army against Jan lead by Archbishop Zbyněk Zajíc of Hazmburk, who recaptured Čejchanov as well as Stará Dubá. Jan, his father, and 50 members
After his death, King Wenceslaus confiscated Jan's properties and redistributed them amongst his supporters.
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Who was Jan Zoul of Ostředek?
Czech robber and nobleman
When was Jan Zoul of Ostředek born?
Jan Zoul of Ostředek was born in 1350.
When did Jan Zoul of Ostředek die?
Jan Zoul of Ostředek died on 13 July 1404 in Prague.
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