Hynek I Suchý Čert of Kunštát and Jevišovice
14th-century Moravian nobleman
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Hynek I Suchý Čert of Kunštát and Jevišovice (died 1408) was a Moravian nobleman from the Kunštát and Poděbrady family. He was an infamous robber knight and supporter of Prokop of Luxembourg.
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Hynek I Suchý Čert of Kunštát and Jevišovice | |
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| Burgrave of Znojmo | |
Hynek (left) depicted in Suchý čert a divoký sokol, 1926 | |
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| Native name | Hynek I. Suchý Čert z Kunštátu a Jevišovic |
| Other names | Hynek the Dry Devil |
| Died | 1408 |
| Noble family | Kunštát and Poděbrady family |
| Spouse | Anna of Deblín |
Biography
Hynek was born to Sezema II of Jevišovice.[1] In 1390 he was made lord of Přímělkov.[2] He was given the honorific "Suchý Čert" (English: Dry Devil) for his tall and thin physique, his dry temperament, and for the devilish manner in which he persecuted his enemies.[3] He married Anna of Deblín, but she died before 1398.[1]
He and his brother, Jindřich, became well known during the Moravian Margrave Wars fighting for Margrave Prokop.[1] Hynek in particular took an active role in the conflict. He captured Znojmo Castle and was named hetman.[4] He was further awarded Castle Rabštejn in 1401.[1] Hynek earned a reputation as a robber knight, and was active in assaulting merchant caravans alongside Jan Zoul of Ostředek.[5]
In 1404, Sigismund of Luxembourg and Albert IV of Austria lead the Siege of Znojmo against Hynek and Jan Sokol of Lamberk.[4] Hynek orchestrated raids that destroyed much of the besiegers equipment. The siege was ultimately lifted after six weeks.[2]
After the death of Prokop, Hynek continued to raid around Moravia and Austria. As a result, he was imprisoned in 1406. He went on to join the retinue of Albert V of Austria and died in 1408.[2]
Legacy
The Jevišovice Historical Festival in Jevišovice is held in honor of Hynek and his successes against Sigismund.[6]
Hynek is featured in the 2025 video game Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, named Hynek the Dry Devil.[7]