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    Died6 July 1415 (aged 42–43) · Konstanz, Bishopric of Constance, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany)
    Cause of deathExecution by burning
    Overview

    Jan Hus , sometimes anglicized as John Hus 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 … See more

    Early life

    The exact date of Hus's birth is disputed. Some claim he was born around 1369, while others claim he was born between 1373 and 1375. Though older sources state the latter, more contemporary research states that … See more

    Career

    Hus began teaching at the University of Prague in 1398 and in 1399, he first publicly defended propositions of Wycliffe. He was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1400. In 1401, his students and faculty promoted h… See more

    Aftermath

    As news of Hus's death spread outrage was brewing from the local nobles and doctors. On 2 September 1415, a document now called the Bohemian Protest was signed with corresponding attached wax seals … See more