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Battle of Lipany, Hussite Wars, 1434.

In the Battle of Lipany, May 30, 1434, the united Utraquists (mostly rich members of the nobility) and Catholics of Bohemia defeated the radical Taborites (mostly peasants), led by Procopius the Great.

Supplement: Last formation of Taborites, now called Orphans (Czech: Sirotci), under command of Jan Rohac z Dube lost battle at Klecev. After that they withdrawn to castle Sion near Kutná Hora. Castle was attacked and captured by Sigismund's forces. September 9, 1437 Jan Rohac, the last leader of Taborites and Orphans was hanged in Praha.

Bibliography to Supplement:

  • Marczak Piotr: Wojny Husyckie, Egros
  • Category:1434

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