Havel of Markvartice

Havel of Markvartice (also Gallus of Lämberg, Havel of Lemberk, or, in Czech, Havel z Lemberka;[1] fl. 1230–1280) was a prominent Bohemian nobleman, the Duke of Lemberk. He married Zdislava Berka when she was 17 years old.[2] Zdislava was canonized a saint in 1995.

History

The Markwartingers—also known as the Marquards—were a prominent Bohemian family who governed during the time of the Přemyslids. They included the following noble families: Lämberg (Lemberk), Michalowitz, Waldstein, Velesin, and Wartenberg.

Havel founded the towns of Gabel (Deutsch Gabel) and Habelschwerdt, as well as a convent at Böhmisch Aicha. Havel, along with a relative named Jaroslav, was also instrumental in founding the town of Turnov in 1272.

References

  1. ↑ "Jablonné v Podještědí". Svatá paní z Lemberka (in Czech). Retrieved 2007-07-12.
  2. ↑ "St Zdislava of Lemberk". 2007-04-02. Retrieved 2007-07-12.