The Resume

(circa 1372-July 6, 1415)
Born in Husinec, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Czech priest, philosopher, and reformer
Burned at the stake for heresy

Why he might be annoying:

His name is spelled differently depending on where you look him up, it could be either John Huss or Jan Hus.
His execution day is a national holiday in the Czech Republic.
He issued a crusade against the King of Naples.

Why he might not be annoying:

He teachings were influential on Martin Luther.
He proclaimed that bishops and the Pope had no right to ‘raise the sword in the name of the church.’
He sought to rid the Catholic church of corruption and ethical abuses.
Pope John Paul II expressed regret over Huss’ execution.

Credit: Jack Magic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Executed by the State
• I Caught on Fire
• I Was Burnt at the Stake
• Jack Magic's Profiles [Series 06]
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Look at My Flame
• People with John or Mary in their Names
• Profiles 28001-28250 (Ranked: 28071)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 28 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 33 Votes: 57.58% Annoying