Jobst of Moravia 1354 – 1411

Biography

Jobst of Moravia was born on October 1, 1354, in Brno, where he would spend much of his life amid the shifting politics of Central Europe. Over the course of his fifty-six years, he rose to prominence as a man of considerable authority, holding the prestigious titles of Margrave of Moravia, Duke of Luxembourg, and Elector of Brandenburg. These positions placed him among the most influential nobles of his era, giving him influence across multiple regions and territories during a transformative period in European history.

Throughout his life, Jobst maintained strong ties to his native Brno, the city where he was born and where he eventually died on January 27, 1411. His long career reflected the complex web of power and inheritance that characterized Central European nobility during the late medieval period. At the time of his death, Jobst left behind a legacy of regional influence and territorial stewardship.

Following his passing, Jobst was laid to rest at the Church of St. Thomas in Brno-město, where his remains were honored. His burial place became a fitting memorial to a life spent navigating the demands of leadership and governance across some of medieval Europe’s most important domains.