Jan Hus

About Jan Hus

Jan Hus (c. 1369–1415) was a Bohemian religious reformer and social activist whose influence earned him the #497 ranking in historical importance by the Pantheon project. As a key precursor to the Protestant Reformation, Hus challenged the authority and practices of the Catholic Church, advocating for the translation of the Bible into the common vernacular and for communion in both kinds (bread and wine) for the laity. His rejection of papal authority ultimately led to his trial for heresy and execution by burning at the stake in Constance, an event that triggered the Hussite Wars across Central Europe.

Compared to his significant historical impact, Hus’s modern digital footprint is relatively modest. His Wikipedia page accrued 456K annualized views in 2025. To provide contrast, Helen Keller, another social activist, ranks #917 in importance yet garnered 2.6 million views, over five times Hus's traffic. Even Catherine of Aragon, from a similar medieval era, achieved 2.0 million views despite a lower historical ranking (#932).

Despite the relative gap, Hus is showing positive trajectory, with his 2025 views increasing by +23.5% year-over-year. However, recent interest suggests a cooling, as his Q1 to Q3 momentum dropped by 30%, indicating that recent spikes in attention may not be sustained.