Diviš of Talmberk
Diviš of Talmberk | |
|---|---|
| Lord of Talmberk Burgrave of Prague Castle | |
| Coat of arms |  |
| Died | 1415 |
| Nationality | Bohemian |
| Noble family | Talmberk family |
Diviš of Talmberk was a Bohemian noble and lord of Talmberk.[1]
Biography[]
In 1390, Diviš gained control of . The castle was soon after besieged by Havel Medek of Valdek, who conquered Talmberk and captured Diviš. Diviš was imprisoned for seven years before the provincial courts declared Havel's seizure illegal, and Diviš was able to ransom himself and reclaim the castle.[2][3] In 1401, he moved to Prague as burgrave of Prague Castle.[4] Diviš died sometime in 1415.[3] His son, Oldřich of Talmberk, succeeded him as Lord of Talmberk.[5]
In popular culture[]
Sir Divish of Talmberg, a character in the 2018 video game Kingdom Come: Deliverance, is based on Diviš. His sons Oldřich, Vilém, and Mikuláš are also referenced in game.[6]
References[]
- ^ Halada, Jan (1992). Lexikon české šlechty. Akropolis. pp. 161–162. ISBN 80-901020-3-4.
- ^ "Talmberk". Kutná Hora. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ a b Hrady, zámky a tvrze v Čechách na Moravě a ve Slezsku - Východní Čechy. Prague. 1989.
- ^ Světozor: Illustrovany beletristicko-politicky casopis · Volume 6. Skrejsovcky. 1872. p. 559.
- ^ Zavadil, Antonín J. "Kutnohorsko slovem i obrasem - Práce veškerého učitelstva okresu" (PDF). Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ Warhorse Studios (February 13, 2018). Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Deep Silver. Scene: Codex.
Diviš z Talmberku (Sir Divish of Talmberg) owned Talmberg Castle in the years 1390–1415... Diviš had three sons – Oldřich, Vilém and Mikuláš, who governed Jankov from 1433 onwards.
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