Petr Píšek

Petr Píšek
Lord of Suchdol
Lord of Perštejnec
Other namesPetr z Píšek
Petrus de Pieska[1]

Petr Píšek (fl. 1371–1405) was a nobleman in the Kingdom of Bohemia at the turn of the 14th century. He was a loyal to King Wenceslaus IV, and was an important administrator in the city of Kutná Hora. A wealthy landowner, he served as lord of Suchdol and Perštejnec.

Biography

Petr was from a wealthy family.[2] He owned several estates in the vicinity of Kutná Hora,[3] and was known for his generous donations to local churches.[1][4] Petr was mentioned as patron of Vysoká with other members of the Píšek family beginning in 1371. His patronage was disputed by other local landowners with whom he feuded.[5]

From 1391 to 1399, Petr served as Mintmaster of Kutná Hora.[6]:99 In 1394, Petr was noted as administering Suchdol, likely with his brother Vácslav and other relatives.[3] He held the castle until it was transferred to Hanuš of Píšek in 1405.[7]

In 1402, Suchdol Castle was first explicitly mentioned in the historical records, with Petr stated to be the burgrave of the fortress. That December, he defended the castle against the forces of Sigismund during the Siege of Suchdol.[8] Petr was captured and imprisoned by Sigismund. He had his holding at Perštejnec confiscated and lost his title as Mintmaster. His status was later reinstated by Wenceslaus after he was released in 1404.[2][9] Suchdol remained in the possession of the Píšek family until the onset of the Hussite Wars.[8]

In 1405, Petr founded a chapel in Kutná Hora that was known as the Píšek Chapel. It eventually came under the ownership of Pavel of Píšek, a nephew of Petr.[6]:91

Petr is depicted as Peter of Pisek in the 2025 video game Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, where he was portrayed by Petr Nárožný.[10] His role in the game is ruling over the town and fortress of Suchdol. But due to the main characters's actions he has the burden of a siege on his castle put on his shoulders.

References

  1. ^ a b Wocele, J. Er. (2004). "Chrám sv. Barbory v Kutné Hoře" (PDF). Kutnohorsko: Vlastivědný Sborník. 8/04. Vydavatelství a nakladatelství Martin Bartoš: 36. ISSN 1212-6098. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b Zavadil, Antonín Josef (2000). Kutnohorsko slovem i obrazem (PDF) (in Czech). Kutná Hora. p. 184. ISBN 80-902719-5-2. Retrieved 27 February 2025.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. ^ a b "O tvrzích, zvláště v okolí kutnohorském". Horník (in Czech). 6. Město Kutná Hora: 53. 9 April 1881. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  4. ^ Veselský, Petr Miloslav (2008). Královské horní město Hora Kutná. Úplný děje- a místopis. Díl I. až III (PDF) (in Czech). Kutná Hora: Vydavatelství a nakladatelství Martin Bartoš. p. 27. ISBN 978-80-86406-49-7. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  5. ^ Vaněk, Vojtěch (2011). Oltářní fundace kutnohorských měšťanů v předhusitské době (PDF) (Thesis) (in Czech). Charles University. p. 127. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  6. ^ a b Leminger, Emanuel (2003). Královská mincovna v Kutné Hoře (PDF) (2nd ed.). Kutná Hora: Kuttna. ISBN 80-86406-29-6. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  7. ^ Borovský, Tomáš (1998). Venkovské statky kutnohorských měšťanů v předhusitském období. Vol. 47. Sborník prací Filozofické fakulty brněnské univerzity. C, Řada historická. ISBN 80-210-2107-1.
  8. ^ a b Šulc, Roman. "Suchdol – zamek". Cesty a památky. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  9. ^ Hrady, zámky a tvrze v Čechách, na Moravě a ve Slezsku. František Šimáček. 1900. p. 285.
  10. ^ Sulkova, Kristyna (17 February 2025). "Petr Nárožný dodabuje svou postavu v Kingdom Come: Deliverance II". Vortex (in Czech). Retrieved 29 March 2025.
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