Petr

Lore & Background

Petr of Písek was from a wealthy family and owned several estates near Kutná Hora. He was mentioned as patron of Vysoká with other members of the Písek family beginning in 1371, though his patronage was disputed by other local landowners with whom he feuded. From 1391 to 1399, he served as Mintmaster of Kutná Hora. In 1394, Petr was noted as administering Suchdol, likely with his brother Vácslav and other relatives. He held the castle until it was transferred to Hanuš of Písek in 1405. In 1402, Suchdol Castle was first explicitly mentioned in historical records, with Petr stated to be the burgrave of the fortress. That December, he defended the castle against the forces of Sigismund during the Siege of Suchdol. Petr was captured and imprisoned by Sigismund, had his holding at Perštejnec confiscated, and lost his title as Mintmaster. His status was later reinstated by Wenceslaus after he was released in 1404. Suchdol remained in the possession of the Písek family until the onset of the Hussite Wars. In 1405, Petr founded a chapel in Kutná Hora known as the Písek Chapel, which eventually came under the ownership of his nephew Pavel of Písek.

In Their Own Story

In December 1402, Petr stood as burgrave of Suchdol Castle when the forces of Sigismund laid siege. He defended the fortress but was captured and imprisoned. Sigismund confiscated his holding at Perštejnec and stripped him of his title as Mintmaster. After his release in 1404, King Wenceslaus reinstated his status. In 1405, Petr founded the Písek Chapel in Kutná Hora, a lasting mark of his patronage. The castle remained in his family until the Hussite Wars began.

Reader's Guide

Petr of Písek is depicted in the 2025 video game Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, where he was portrayed by Petr Nárožný. In the game, players may encounter him as a nobleman tied to the historical events of Kutná Hora and Suchdol Castle. His role reflects his real-life positions: loyal to Wenceslaus IV, a wealthy landowner, and a former Mintmaster who lost and regained his status after the Siege of Suchdol. The game draws on his patronage of the Písek Chapel and his family's control of Suchdol until the Hussite Wars.

Did You Know?

• Petr served as Mintmaster of Kutná Hora from 1391 to 1399.
• He defended Suchdol Castle against Sigismund's forces in December 1402 and was captured.
• His holding at Perštejnec was confiscated and he lost his Mintmaster title after capture, but was reinstated by Wenceslaus in 1404.
• In 1405, Petr founded the Písek Chapel in Kutná Hora, which later passed to his nephew Pavel.
• Suchdol Castle remained in the Písek family until the onset of the Hussite Wars.