Jan Ocko z Vlašimi
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Jan Očko z Vlašimi from the family of Vlastislaviců Janovic, was the second Archbishop of Prague
(1364 - 1378). He was the uncle to his successor Jan z Jenštejna
.
It is not known when he was born. His father was Jan z Kamenice, the secretary of king John of Bohemia. Brothers were Michael z Vlašime, Burgrave of Svojanov, and Pavel z Vlašime a z Jenstejna, Grand Chamberlain.
As of 1351, Jan Očko was the Bishop of Olomouc
. His coat-of-arms was that of bishop and silver two Vulture heads gules (common with z Vlasime a z Jenstejna).
At that time, he became an advisor to Charles IV
. He later accompanied Charles IV on his way to Italy in 1355. On July 12, 1364, he became the Archbishop of Prague, succeeding the dead Arnošt of Pardubice
.
In 1368, he was regent
of the Kingdom of Bohemia
.
He consecrated the Church of Saint Thomas in Brno
(March 13, 1356) and the Emmaus monastery
in Prague
on March 29, 1372.
In 1366 he ordered the incarceration of Jan Milíč z Kroměříže for his preachings against Charles IV, whom he called the "Antichrist
". Jan Milíč was later freed by Charles and remained in his favour.
On September 18, 1378, by nomination of Pope Urban VI
, he became the first Bohemian
named a Cardinal
. On November 30, 1379, he abandoned the post of Archbishop.
He was the bailor
of the castle Kašperk .
He died on January 14, 1380.
Archbishop of Prague
The following is a list of bishops and archbishops of Prague. The bishopric of Prague was established in 973, and elevated to an archbishopric on 30 April 1344. The today's Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Prague is the continual successor of the bishoprie established in 973...
(1364 - 1378). He was the uncle to his successor Jan z Jenštejna
Jan z Jenštejna
Jan z Jenštejna was the Archbishop of Prague 1379–1396. He studied in Bologna, Padova, Montpellier and Paris. He was also poet, writter and composer.- Life :...
.
It is not known when he was born. His father was Jan z Kamenice, the secretary of king John of Bohemia. Brothers were Michael z Vlašime, Burgrave of Svojanov, and Pavel z Vlašime a z Jenstejna, Grand Chamberlain.
As of 1351, Jan Očko was the Bishop of Olomouc
Archbishops of Olomouc
The following is a list of diocesan bishops and archbishops of Olomouc. Not much is known about the beginnings of the Diocese of Olomouc. It was reestablished in 1063 and in 1777 it was elevated to an archdiocese.- Bishops of Olomouc :...
. His coat-of-arms was that of bishop and silver two Vulture heads gules (common with z Vlasime a z Jenstejna).
At that time, he became an advisor to Charles IV
Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Charles IV , born Wenceslaus , was the second king of Bohemia from the House of Luxembourg, and the first king of Bohemia to also become Holy Roman Emperor....
. He later accompanied Charles IV on his way to Italy in 1355. On July 12, 1364, he became the Archbishop of Prague, succeeding the dead Arnošt of Pardubice
Arnošt of Pardubice
Arnošt z Pardubic was the first Archbishop of Prague. He was also an advisor and diplomat to Emperor Charles IV....
.
In 1368, he was regent
Regent
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of the Kingdom of Bohemia
Kingdom of Bohemia
The Kingdom of Bohemia was a country located in the region of Bohemia in Central Europe, most of whose territory is currently located in the modern-day Czech Republic. The King was Elector of Holy Roman Empire until its dissolution in 1806, whereupon it became part of the Austrian Empire, and...
.
He consecrated the Church of Saint Thomas in Brno
Brno
Brno by population and area is the second largest city in the Czech Republic, the largest Moravian city, and the historical capital city of the Margraviate of Moravia. Brno is the administrative centre of the South Moravian Region where it forms a separate district Brno-City District...
(March 13, 1356) and the Emmaus monastery
Emmaus monastery
The Emmaus monastery is an Benedictine abbey established in 1347 in Prague....
in Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
on March 29, 1372.
In 1366 he ordered the incarceration of Jan Milíč z Kroměříže for his preachings against Charles IV, whom he called the "Antichrist
Antichrist
The term or title antichrist, in Christian theology, refers to a leader who fulfills Biblical prophecies concerning an adversary of Christ, while resembling him in a deceptive manner...
". Jan Milíč was later freed by Charles and remained in his favour.
On September 18, 1378, by nomination of Pope Urban VI
Pope Urban VI
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, he became the first Bohemian
Bohemian
A Bohemian is a resident of the former Kingdom of Bohemia, either in a narrow sense as the region of Bohemia proper or in a wider meaning as the whole country, now known as the Czech Republic. The word "Bohemian" was used to denote the Czech people as well as the Czech language before the word...
named a Cardinal
Cardinal (Catholicism)
A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
. On November 30, 1379, he abandoned the post of Archbishop.
He was the bailor
Bailment
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of the castle Kašperk .
He died on January 14, 1380.