Town · Kingdom of Bohemia · as at first light, 1 January 1200

Strakonice

Strakonice on the Otava is the Bavors' castle, begun at the start of the thirteenth century; the family is first 'of Strakonice' in 1235 and gives the Hospitallers their house here in 1243.

On 1 January 1200 there is no town and the castle's existence is not pinned.

Who holds it

Name
Not pinned: later the Bavors' castle
Title
Not pinned
Confidence
medium

cs.wikipedia (Bavorové ze Strakonic).

Lord in 1200

Not pinned: later the Bavors' castle

How things stand that morning

Not pinned: later the Bavors' castle

Council

None in 1200.

Militia

None; the castle garrison.

Walls and castle

Bavor castle begun early thirteenth century (not pinned for 1200).

Trade and crafts

None to speak of.

Where the sources disagree

Evidence: cs.wikipedia (Bavorové ze Strakonic).

Primary sources for Kingdom of Bohemia (Ottokar I)

Chronicles, registers, sagas and inscriptions written in or near 1200 that cover this entry. Each has its own page with editions, translations and where to read it.

Sources and studies

  1. Bavorové ze Strakonic (cs.wikipedia)

Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.