Jaroslav Lev of Rosental
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Jaroslav Lev of Rosental and Blatna (Czech Jaroslav Lev z Rožmitála az Blatné ) (born circa 1425; † 23.X.1486), was a Bohemian nobleman from the House of Lev of Rožmitál
. This family came of an ancient and noble Buzice stock. In addition to the family castle in Rožmitál
they also held the Castles Blatná
and Buzice
.
Very little is known of Jaroslav’s youth, but he was trained soldier. He was probably a member of the Czech expedition, as a soldier of fortune in the invasion of Władysław III of Poland in Ottoman
territory and took part in the battle of Varna
in 1444. His wife came from the family of the Bezdružický of Kolowrat.
King of Bohemia George of Poděbrady
was Hussite
and Lev was a devout Catholic and they were in opposing camps but when Lev's sister Johana of Rožmitál married George Poděbrad in 1450, Lev was loyal to his royal brother-in-law. The King was anxious to ease his quarrel with the Papacy and between 1465 and 1467 Lev undertook diplomatic travels on behalf of the King through Europe to the Cape Finisterre
. Jaroslav was leader of a delegation of 40 nobles and knights with 52 horses. He made himself a name for jousting
, and also tried to purge the reputation of Bohemia
, which was damaged by the Hussite wars. The legacy toured Germany, Belgium, England, France, Spain, Portugal and met in Venice at the end. After the visit of the Emperor Frederick III
, they returned to Bohemia. Jaroslav was the figurehead of the message of peace
to the European countries. This is considered as the first step to the European Community. The main purpose of his trip was to build unity between the free Christian Princes under the leadership of Louis XI of France
and manage the resistance against the Ottoman Empire. The furtive reasons for the trip can be discovered in Šašek’s Memoirs, notably the rumour that the King Władysław III of Poland had survived the battle of Varna in 1444.
Upon his return, Jaroslav Lev of Rožmitál was appointed to the highest rank of Lord Steward of the Bohemian kingdom, from 1467 to 1469 he was also captain of the district of Písek
. In addition during his stay in Burgundy Jaroslav Lev of Rožmitál was awarded Order of the Golden Fleece by Philip the Good as first in Bohemia.
The delegation was also accompanied by Gabriel Tetzel von Nuremberg, who later described the trip in his chronicle. Memoirs were also left his fellow-traveler, the knight Václav Šašek z Bířkova. A translation into the Latin language was made by Stanislaw Pavlovsky in 1577.
Jaroslav Lev of Rožmitál died in 15th century, probably in 1486, and was buried in his castle in Blatná.
The last effort to keep the power of the family was the marriage between the grandson of Queen Joanna of Rožmitál - Adam I. z Hradce with the grand daughter of Jaroslav Lev of Rosental - Anna z Rožmitála a Blatné.
Gradually the family lost their power, moved to Moravia and finally became part of the stock that emigrated to Poland after the Battle of White Mountain
and the events in 1626.
Lords of Rosental
Lords Lev of Rosental , was a Bohemian noble family. They named themselves after the city Rosental. They held the Castles Rožmitál, Blatná and Buzice.-Coat of arms:A shield divided by a cross...
. This family came of an ancient and noble Buzice stock. In addition to the family castle in Rožmitál
Rožmitál pod Tremšínem
Rožmitál pod Třemšínem is a town in the Czech Republic.-External links:*...
they also held the Castles Blatná
Blatná
Blatná is a small town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, with a water castle in the center of an artificial lake and a landscape garden around it...
and Buzice
Buzice
Buzice is a village and municipality in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.The municipality covers an area of , and has a population of 131....
.
Very little is known of Jaroslav’s youth, but he was trained soldier. He was probably a member of the Czech expedition, as a soldier of fortune in the invasion of Władysław III of Poland in Ottoman
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
territory and took part in the battle of Varna
Battle of Varna
The Battle of Varna took place on November 10, 1444 near Varna in eastern Bulgaria. In this battle the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Murad II defeated the Polish and Hungarian armies under Władysław III of Poland and János Hunyadi...
in 1444. His wife came from the family of the Bezdružický of Kolowrat.
King of Bohemia George of Poděbrady
George of Podebrady
George of Kunštát and Poděbrady , also known as Poděbrad or Podiebrad , was King of Bohemia...
was Hussite
Hussite
The Hussites were a Christian movement following the teachings of Czech reformer Jan Hus , who became one of the forerunners of the Protestant Reformation...
and Lev was a devout Catholic and they were in opposing camps but when Lev's sister Johana of Rožmitál married George Poděbrad in 1450, Lev was loyal to his royal brother-in-law. The King was anxious to ease his quarrel with the Papacy and between 1465 and 1467 Lev undertook diplomatic travels on behalf of the King through Europe to the Cape Finisterre
Cape Finisterre
right|thumb|300px|Position of Cape Finisterre on the [[Iberian Peninsula]]Cape Finisterre is a rock-bound peninsula on the west coast of Galicia, Spain....
. Jaroslav was leader of a delegation of 40 nobles and knights with 52 horses. He made himself a name for jousting
Jousting
Jousting is a martial game or hastilude between two knights mounted on horses and using lances, often as part of a tournament.Jousting emerged in the High Middle Ages based on the military use of the lance by heavy cavalry. The first camels tournament was staged in 1066, but jousting itself did not...
, and also tried to purge the reputation of Bohemia
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...
, which was damaged by the Hussite wars. The legacy toured Germany, Belgium, England, France, Spain, Portugal and met in Venice at the end. After the visit of the Emperor Frederick III
Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor
Frederick the Peaceful KG was Duke of Austria as Frederick V from 1424, the successor of Albert II as German King as Frederick IV from 1440, and Holy Roman Emperor as Frederick III from 1452...
, they returned to Bohemia. Jaroslav was the figurehead of the message of peace
Treaty on the Establishment of Peace throughout Christendom
The Tractatus pacis toti Christianitati fiendae, or Treaty on the Establishment of Peace throughout Christendom, was the unsuccessful project of universal peace initiated by King George of Bohemia in the 15th century. For its realization, serious diplomatic negotiations took place among European...
to the European countries. This is considered as the first step to the European Community. The main purpose of his trip was to build unity between the free Christian Princes under the leadership of Louis XI of France
Louis XI of France
Louis XI , called the Prudent , was the King of France from 1461 to 1483. He was the son of Charles VII of France and Mary of Anjou, a member of the House of Valois....
and manage the resistance against the Ottoman Empire. The furtive reasons for the trip can be discovered in Šašek’s Memoirs, notably the rumour that the King Władysław III of Poland had survived the battle of Varna in 1444.
Upon his return, Jaroslav Lev of Rožmitál was appointed to the highest rank of Lord Steward of the Bohemian kingdom, from 1467 to 1469 he was also captain of the district of Písek
Písek
Písek is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has a population of 29 909 .-About:Písek is usually called "The Athens of the South", although Athens is much more southerly, because it has many high schools and schools of higher education, e.g. the Film School in Písek...
. In addition during his stay in Burgundy Jaroslav Lev of Rožmitál was awarded Order of the Golden Fleece by Philip the Good as first in Bohemia.
The delegation was also accompanied by Gabriel Tetzel von Nuremberg, who later described the trip in his chronicle. Memoirs were also left his fellow-traveler, the knight Václav Šašek z Bířkova. A translation into the Latin language was made by Stanislaw Pavlovsky in 1577.
Jaroslav Lev of Rožmitál died in 15th century, probably in 1486, and was buried in his castle in Blatná.
The last effort to keep the power of the family was the marriage between the grandson of Queen Joanna of Rožmitál - Adam I. z Hradce with the grand daughter of Jaroslav Lev of Rosental - Anna z Rožmitála a Blatné.
Gradually the family lost their power, moved to Moravia and finally became part of the stock that emigrated to Poland after the Battle of White Mountain
Battle of White Mountain
The Battle of White Mountain, 8 November 1620 was an early battle in the Thirty Years' War in which an army of 30,000 Bohemians and mercenaries under Christian of Anhalt were routed by 27,000 men of the combined armies of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor under Charles Bonaventure de Longueval,...
and the events in 1626.