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Rise of Poděbrady in Bohemia

Type Event Region Europe Time 1451–1460

In the 1450s Bohemian noble George of Poděbrady rose rapidly amid the aftermath of the Hussite Wars and religious division, becoming regent and then …

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  1. 1451–1453Poděbrady · BohemiaUnder kings such as Ladislaus V, Bohemia fell into power struggles between Catholics and the Utraquists (moderate Hussites). George of Poděbrady, of Utraquist noble stock, built up military and political strength from his domain of Poděbrady.
  2. 1453–1457Prague · BohemiaPoděbrady became regent of Prague in 1453 and rose to regent of Bohemia after King Ladislaus died in 1457. Through military victories and diplomatic skill he suppressed Catholic noble resistance and gradually unified the divided Bohemian lands.
  3. 1458–1460Prague · BohemiaIn March 1458 Bohemian nobles elected Poděbrady king, making him Europe's first Hussite monarch. After accession he pursued a policy of coexistence between Catholics and Utraquists and attempted to win reconciliation among all Christian parties in Europe through a 'Bohemian Peace Plan'.

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