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Jan Hus, sometimes anglicized as John Goose or John Huss, and referred to in historical texts as Iohannes Hus or Johannes Huss, was a Czech theologian and philosopher who became a Church reformer and the inspiration of Hussitism, a key predecessor to Protestantism, and a seminal figure in the Bohemian Reformation. Hus is considered to be the first Church reformer, even though some designate the th…
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culture · Czech theologian, philosopher, and martyr (c. 1369–1415) · translator · theologian · university teacher · writer · philosopher · pastor · linguist · teacher · preacher · presbyter · also Jan Hus, John Hus, John Huss, Iohannes Hus, Johannes Huss, John Goose
Born 1 January 1369 · Died 6 July 1415 · Q43977
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One pays for confession, for Mass, for the sacrament, for indulgences, for churching a woman, for a blessing, for burials, for funeral services and prayers. The very last penny that an old woman has hidden in her bundle for fear of thieves or robbery will not be saved. The villainous priest will grab it.
“One pays for confession, for Mass, for the sacrament, for indulgences, for churching a woman, for a blessing, for burials, for funeral services and prayers. The very last penny that an old woman has hidden in her bundle for fear of thieves or robbery will not be saved. The villainous priest will grab it.”
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“You may kill a weak goose [Hus is Czech for”
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“I would never accept the recommendation of the theological faculty.”
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Radio Prague International: Jan Hus in European culture: A story that transcended borders
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Pope John Paul II expressed "deep regret for the cruel death inflicted" on Hus and added "deep sorrow" for Hus's death and praised his "moral courage"
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The Czech composer Antonín Dvořák composed his Hussite Overture based on melodies used by Hussite soldiers
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Died 1415-07-06.
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“It is better to die well, than to live wrongly (...) who is afraid of death loses the joy of life; truth prevails all, prevails who is killed, because no adversity can harm him, who is not dominated by injustice.”
Career landmark: excommunication.
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Studied at Charles University, Bachelor of Arts (1393).
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Born 1369-01-01.
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