Kněžice

Title

Kněžice

Also Known As

Knieschitz

Dates

Founded ca. 1257; sold in 1547

Dedication

James?

Affiliation

Želiv

Medieval Diocese

Olomouc

History

A priory dependent on the Premonstratensian abbey of Želiv, which was in existence by 1257. Little is known about its history. There are references to priors until the mid-14th century; after this point, Kněžice appears to have become a simple parish church.

In 1547, the abbey of Želiv sold off the property.

Heads of Community

Priors

Vojslavus, 1278-1279
Jindřich, fl. 1289
Jacob, fl. 1340

Status

Priory, later parish church?

Reference

MP, I: 294, III: 586

Files

Collection

Bohemia and Moravia

Citation

“Kněžice,” A Premonstratensian Atlas, accessed October 16, 2026, https://yvonneseale.org/atlas/items/show/736.

Geolocation