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'''Matthew the Leader''' ([[Czech language|Czech]]: '''Matěj Vůdce'''; died 1409 in [[České Budějovice]]) was a gang leader who harassed the [[Rosenberg family]] and the royal town of České Budějovice in the early 15th century. He operated in the [[South Bohemian Region]].
'''Matthew the Leader''' ([[Czech language|Czech]]: '''Matěj Vůdce'''; died 1409 in [[České Budějovice]]) was a gang leader who harassed the [[Rosenberg family]] and the royal town of České Budějovice in the early 15th century. He operated in the [[South Bohemian Region]].


Matthew himself was likely an impoverished [[lesser nobility|zeman]], or part of the lower nobility. According to the black books of [[Jihlava]], he lead a large group, which included famous military leader [[Jan Žižka]]. They subsisted on road robberies and raids.
Matthew himself was likely an impoverished [[zeman (nobility)|zeman]], or part of the lower nobility. According to the {{ill|acta negra maleficorum|cs|Smolná kniha}} of [[Jihlava]], he lead a large group, which included famous military leader [[Jan Žižka]]. They subsisted on road robberies and raids.


== Gang activity ==
== Gang activity ==
Matthew's gang activities were recorded by the Rosenberg family. It is likely he was supported by nobles who sided with [[Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia]] against the [[League of Lords]], such as [[John Sokol of Lamberg]].
Matthew's gang activities were recorded by the Rosenberg family. It is likely he was supported by nobles who sided with [[Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia]] against the [[League of Lords]], such as [[John Sokol of Lamberg]].


Although mainly focused on theft, Matthew also attempted to occupy some castles in South Bohemia. This includes an attempt to acquire the royal [[Hus|Castle Hus]], administered at the time by [[Mikuláš of Hus]]. There were also plans to seize [[Nóve Hrady Castle|Nové Hrady]]. With help from the Bítov family of Lichtenburg, Matthew further attempted to take the Rosenberg held castle of [[Velešín]] near [[Český Krumlov|Českého Krumlova]], but failed.<ref name="Jan Žižka">{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/janika00tomegoog|title=Jan Žižka|publisher=J. Otto knihtiskárna|pages=[https://archive.org/details/janika00tomegoog/page/n17 6]-9}}</ref>
Although mainly focused on theft, Matthew also attempted to occupy some castles in South Bohemia. This includes an attempt to acquire the royal castle {{ill|Castle Hus|de|Burg Hus}}, administered at the time by [[Mikuláš of Hus]]. There were also plans to seize {{ill|Nóve Hrady Castle|cs|Nové Hrady (hrad)}}. With help from the {{ill|Bítov family of Lichtenburg|cs|Bítovští z Lichtenburka}}, Matthew further attempted to take the Rosenberg held castle of [[Velešín]] near [[Český Krumlov|Českého Krumlova]], but failed.<ref name="Jan Žižka">{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/janika00tomegoog|title=Jan Žižka|publisher=J. Otto knihtiskárna|pages=[https://archive.org/details/janika00tomegoog/page/n17 6]-9}}</ref>


In 1407, [[Henry III of Rosenberg]] began to crack down on the banditry. Some members began to leave the group, including Žižka. Many members were captured, tried, and executed. Under torture, Matthew himself confessed to several robberies. In response to these crimes, Matthew himself was hanged in 1409 at České Budějovice.
In 1407, [[Henry III of Rosenberg]] began to crack down on the banditry. Some members began to leave the group, including Žižka. Many members were captured, tried, and executed. Under torture, Matthew himself confessed to several robberies. In response to these crimes, Matthew himself was hanged in 1409 at České Budějovice.

Revision as of 19:53, 14 November 2021

Matthew the Leader
Born14th century
Died1409
České Budějovice

Matthew the Leader (Czech: Matěj Vůdce; died 1409 in České Budějovice) was a gang leader who harassed the Rosenberg family and the royal town of České Budějovice in the early 15th century. He operated in the South Bohemian Region.

Matthew himself was likely an impoverished zeman, or part of the lower nobility. According to the acta negra maleficorum [cs] of Jihlava, he lead a large group, which included famous military leader Jan Žižka. They subsisted on road robberies and raids.

Gang activity

Matthew's gang activities were recorded by the Rosenberg family. It is likely he was supported by nobles who sided with Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia against the League of Lords, such as John Sokol of Lamberg.

Although mainly focused on theft, Matthew also attempted to occupy some castles in South Bohemia. This includes an attempt to acquire the royal castle Castle Hus [de], administered at the time by Mikuláš of Hus. There were also plans to seize Nóve Hrady Castle [cs]. With help from the Bítov family of Lichtenburg [cs], Matthew further attempted to take the Rosenberg held castle of Velešín near Českého Krumlova, but failed.[1]

In 1407, Henry III of Rosenberg began to crack down on the banditry. Some members began to leave the group, including Žižka. Many members were captured, tried, and executed. Under torture, Matthew himself confessed to several robberies. In response to these crimes, Matthew himself was hanged in 1409 at České Budějovice.

Notes

  1. ^ Jan Žižka. J. Otto knihtiskárna. pp. 6-9.

References

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