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Signature of Jan Hus

Jan Hus

The handwritten signature of Jan Hus, reading 'Johannes Hus Magister et Artium', a direct physical trace of the reformer himself.

This is Hus's own signature, a direct physical trace of his hand and identity.

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Black handwritten script on white background reading 'Johannes Hus Magister et Artium' in medieval-style cursive lettering, a signature of Jan Hus.
Signature of Jan Hus, Bohemian theologian, preacher, and reformer.

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What it is

This is a reproduction of the autograph signature of Jan Hus, written in medieval cursive script reading 'Johannes Hus Magister et Artium' ('Master of Arts').

Why it matters

A signature is one of the most personal traces a historical figure can leave behind. Seeing Hus's own handwriting connects students directly to the man behind the famous story of his trial and execution, reminding them that he was a real scholar who signed documents with his academic title.

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  • What does the title 'Magister et Artium' tell you about how Hus identified himself?
  • How might a signature like this have been used at the time it was written?
  • Why do historians value small details like signatures when studying a person's life?

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