Chodové
Encyclopedia
The Chodové were a group of people in Bohemia
, mainly in the surroundings of Domažlice
, Tachov
and Přimda
. They were displaced from one of the Polish regions (possibly Silesia
) to guard the borders between Bohemia and Bavaria
. They were direct servants of the king with significant privileges that differentiated them from other subjects. Their descendants still live in the surroundings of town Domažlice. They speak a very special dialect of Czech
, enjoy unique and strong traditions and have some special musical instruments.
In 1325, the King of Bohemia, John of Luxembourg, acknowledged the rights of the Chodové people to use the woods of western Bohemia, provided that they also protected the borders along them. The Chodové used dogs (Chodský pes
) to help accomplish this goal. For centuries the agreement held, until the local aristocrat of German origin W. M. Laminger von Albenreuth canceled it in the late seventeenth century. The Chodové revolted in 1695, but were unsuccessful.
Bohemia
Bohemia is a historical region in central Europe, occupying the western two-thirds of the traditional Czech Lands. It is located in the contemporary Czech Republic with its capital in Prague...
, mainly in the surroundings of Domažlice
Domažlice
Domažlice is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic.Domažlice is also a Municipality with Extended Competence and a Municipality with Commissioned Local Authority within the same borders.-History:...
, Tachov
Tachov
Tachov is a town in the Pilsen Region of the Czech Republic. It lies on the Mže River, some to the west from the region capital of Pilsen....
and Přimda
Primda
Přimda is a town in the Czech Republic....
. They were displaced from one of the Polish regions (possibly Silesia
Silesia
Silesia is a historical region of Central Europe located mostly in Poland, with smaller parts also in the Czech Republic, and Germany.Silesia is rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. Silesia's largest city and historical capital is Wrocław...
) to guard the borders between Bohemia and Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
. They were direct servants of the king with significant privileges that differentiated them from other subjects. Their descendants still live in the surroundings of town Domažlice. They speak a very special dialect of Czech
Czech language
Czech is a West Slavic language with about 12 million native speakers; it is the majority language in the Czech Republic and spoken by Czechs worldwide. The language was known as Bohemian in English until the late 19th century...
, enjoy unique and strong traditions and have some special musical instruments.
In 1325, the King of Bohemia, John of Luxembourg, acknowledged the rights of the Chodové people to use the woods of western Bohemia, provided that they also protected the borders along them. The Chodové used dogs (Chodský pes
Bohemian Shepherd
The Bohemian Shepherd is a breed of dog also known as the Chodský Pes or the Chodenhund. The Bohemian Shepherd is recognized nationally in the Czech Republic but is not recognized by the FCI or any other major kennel club.-Appearance:...
) to help accomplish this goal. For centuries the agreement held, until the local aristocrat of German origin W. M. Laminger von Albenreuth canceled it in the late seventeenth century. The Chodové revolted in 1695, but were unsuccessful.
External links
- Chod's costumes and pottery – traditional folk costumes, embroideries and pottery (photos)
- The Chodove People – genealogical page about descendants of the Chods in America
- Chodsko Folk Festival – St. Lawrence Festival – major Chod festival held annually in town Domažlice