Czechs in History George of Podebrady
George of Podebrady came from the old Czech family of the Lords of Kunstat, whose roots can be traced back to the 12th century. George's grandfather enjoyed the privilege of holding a very important post at the court of the Czech King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV - his task was to taste all the wines that were served at the Emperor's table. George's father Bocek II fought in the Hussite battle of Vitkov in 1420, when little George was born. Bocek had always admired and supported the Hussite movement in the Czech lands, which started in the early 15th century and fought for reformation of the Catholic church.
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