Lipolt Krajíř of Krajek
Lipolt Krajíř of Krajek | |
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| Coat of arms |  |
| Native name | Lipolt Krajíř z Krajku |
| Died | 1433 |
| Noble family | Krajířové z Krajku |
| Father | Konrád II of Krajek |
Lipolt Krajíř of Krajek(died 1433) was a Bohemian military leader. In April 1420, he was appointed military governor ofČeské BudějovicebySigismund of Luxembourg.[1]He played a prominent role in theHussite Warsagainst theTaborites,and was known for his conflicts withOldrich II of Rosenberg.[2]
Biography[edit]
Lipolt was born to Konrád II of Krajek and had two brothers; Konrád III and Jan I. His family held estates in Lower Austria, Styria, Carinthia, Moravia, and Bohemia. He is mentioned 1381 as part of the retinue of KingWenceslas IVduring a diplomatic trip to England.[2]
Lipolt became one of the premier leaders in the Hussite Wars.Albert II of Germanytrusted his experience, and he was granted the highest position of military leadership in 1426.[2]He participated in engagements such as theBattle of Waidhofenand theBattle of Tábor.
References[edit]
- ^Pletzer, Karel."Husitská revoluce".Encyklopedie České Budějovice.Retrieved4 February2022.
- ^abcReitinger, Lukáš (October 2018)."Lipolt Krajíř z Krajku ve víru husitských válek".Studia Mediaevalia Bohemica.Retrieved4 February2022.
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