Complete Chronicle of the House of Talmberg
Talmberg History Timeline
Origins of the Lineage
First mentions of ancestors in the Sázava region, nobility tied to the Lords of Divišov.
Founding of the Castle
Hroznata of Úžice, Burgrave of Prague Castle, establishes Talmberg.
Castle Construction
A strategic seat built on high ground, serving as a defensive stronghold.
First Mention
Following Hroznata’s death, his son Arnošt inherits the castle and founds the house “of Talmberg”.
Independence
The Talmbergs establish themselves as a recognized, independent house of Czech nobility.
Strengthening Alliances
Building political ties and expanding the economic foundation of the castle domain.
Feud with Medek
Havel Medek of Valdek ambushes the castle and holds Diviš captive for 7 years.
Diviš and Wenceslaus IV
Diviš of Talmberg becomes a loyal supporter of King Wenceslaus IV.
Return to the Castle
The Land Court restores the castle to Diviš, who goes on to serve as Burgrave of Prague Castle.
Hussite Occupation
During the Hussite Wars, the castle is seized and temporarily occupied by Hussite forces.
Family Exile
Loyal to King Sigismund, the family is forced to temporarily flee their estate.
Reclamation
As hostilities wane, the Talmbergs return to restore their damaged ancestral seat.
Expansion of the House
The family branches out, acquiring estates and land throughout Bohemia.
Shift Toward Comfort
Nobility begins favoring more comfortable châteaux and manors over fortified castles.
State Offices
Members of the house secure prominent positions at court and within the royal administration.
The Land Diet
The Talmbergs actively defend noble rights in the Bohemian Land Diet.
Castle Abandoned
First official historical record citing the castle as a deserted residence.
Decline of the Residence
Used solely for storage and administration, the castle falls into irreversible decay.
Quarrying the Ruins
Local villagers begin dismantling the castle walls for building materials.
White Mountain
Bedřich of Talmberg investigates estate matters and preserves the family lands through political loyalty.
Reduced to Ruins
Only fragments of walls remain of the once proud castle, overgrown by vegetation.
Fading Presence
The Talmbergs fade from public life, merging into other noble lineages.
Extinction of the Line
The House of Talmberg officially dies out in the male line.
Collapse of the Keep
A major section of the main tower collapses; the remainder is demolished for safety.
Tourist Heritage
The ruins serve as a popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts.
Digital Legacy
Talmberg gains worldwide fame thanks to the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance.