Religious Figures · Medieval
Jan Hus’s Last Words
“What I taught with my lips I now seal with my blood.”— Jan Hus, July 6, 1415
Who Was Jan Hus?
Jan Hus was a Czech theologian who challenged Catholic Church abuses a century before the Protestant Reformation.
The Final Moments
Hus was burned at the stake in Constance, Switzerland after being condemned as a heretic.
Are These Words Verified?
Jan Hus was burned at the stake July 6, 1415. His disciple Peter of Mladoňovice recorded similar sentiments, though exact wording varies across sources from the execution.
Sources
- archive Passio Joannis Hus (contemporary chronicle)
- firsthand Peter of Mladoňovice eyewitness account
- archive Council of Constance records
Legacy
Hus is a Czech national hero; his death sparked the Hussite Wars and directly influenced Martin Luther.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Jan Hus’s last words?
“What I taught with my lips I now seal with my blood.”
How did Jan Hus die?
Jan Hus died on July 6, 1415 at the age of 45. Cause of death: Burned at the stake.
Were Jan Hus’s last words documented?
Jan Hus was burned at the stake July 6, 1415. His disciple Peter of Mladoňovice recorded similar sentiments, though exact wording varies across sources from the execution.
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