Havel Medek of Valdek
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Native nameHavel Medek z Valdeka
OthernamesHavel Medek of Talmberk
Died1410
Havel Medek of Valdek | |
|---|---|
| Lord of Talmberk | |
| Native name | Havel Medek z Valdeka |
| Other names | Havel Medek of Talmberk |
| Died | 1410 |
Havel Medek of Valdek (Czech: Havel Medek z Valdeka; died 1410)[1] was a Bohemian noble. He was the son of Oldřich Medek of Valdek, the lord of Týnec nad Sázavou.[2] Havel is mentioned as residing in Týnec in 1349.[3] In 1390, Havel besieged Talmberk Castle, conquering it and capturing the lord Diviš of Talmberk. Havel then began styling himself as Medek of Talmberk.[4]
Diviš was imprisoned for seven years before the provincial courts declared Havel's seizure illegal. Havel was summoned to court in Prague but did not attend.[4] Diviš was subsequently released and Havel returned the castle.[5][6][7]
