Jan Žižka

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1. When was Jan Žižka born?Around 1360
2. When did Jan Žižka die?October 11, 1424 (age around 64)
3. Where was Jan Žižka born?Trocnov, Bohemia (now Czech Republic)
4. Who was Jan Žižka?Jan Žižka was a brave Czech warrior born around 1360 who became a legendary leader of the Hussite movement. He was known for his military genius and undefeated record in battle.
5. Why is he called the One‑Eyed Warrior?He lost his first eye around 1410 and his second eye during the Hussite Wars, but he kept leading his armies to victory even after becoming completely blind.

Hussite Wars: A series of complex religious, social, and political conflicts in 15th-century Bohemia, primarily fought between the Hussites and Catholic forces.
Wagenburg: A mobile defensive fortification constructed from chained war wagons, a key tactical innovation employed effectively by Jan Žižka.
Bohemia: A historical kingdom in Central Europe, forming the core of the modern Czech Republic, known for its significant role in religious reformations.
Jan Hus: A Czech theologian and reformer whose teachings inspired the Hussite movement and whose execution led to widespread rebellion.