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Hus a vdova Fída – legenda a skutečnost jednoho místa paměti
Hus and Widow Fida: Legend and Reality of One Place of Memory

Author(s): Blanka Zilynská
Subject(s): History
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: Jan Hus; Konstanz/Constance; places of memory; widow Fida; Hus’s house

Summary/Abstract: This contribution focuses on the evolution of the memory of Jan Hus in Constance, especially on the issue of identifying the house where he lodged prior to his arrest. It recapitulates reports about the house of widow Fida and information about her. The article also brings some details about the owners of the house where Hus’s memorial is currently located.

  • Issue Year: 53/2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 35-42
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Czech