John Huss

John Huss was a Czech theologian and reformer in the early 15th century who challenged the Roman Catholic Church's practices, particularly the sale of indulgences. He advocated for greater priestly authority, translated the Bible into Czech, and emphasized personal faith over church tradition. His ideas influenced the Protestant Reformation, though he remained committed to his beliefs despite opposition and eventual execution for heresy in 1415. Huss is seen as a national hero in the Czech Republic and a early voice advocating for religious reform and individual conscience.