Jan Čapek

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Jan Čapek (* second half of the 14th century; † first half of the 15th century) was a Bohemian writer and clergyman.

First he was a priest in Klatovy , after the beginning of the Hussite Wars he became a co-founder of the Taborites and a member of the Brotherhood of Tábor .

Works

  • Dietky, Bohu zpievajme (“Children, we sing to God”) - song
  • Ktož jsú boží bojovníci (“Who are God's fighters”) - chorale , written in the concional of Tábor
  • Píseň o desateru božích přikázání (“Song of the Ten Commandments”) - written in the Tábor concional
  • Píseň o modloslužení (“Song of idolatry”) - written in the concional of Tábor
personal data
SURNAME Čapek, Jan
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Capek, Jan
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Bohemian poet and priest
DATE OF BIRTH between 1350 and 1400
DATE OF DEATH between 1400 and 1450