Sinjong of Goryeo vs Wenceslaus IV

After deposing Myeongjong, military dictator Choe Chung-heon installed Sinjong as the new puppet king. Sinjong was a younger brother of the previous king and had no political experience, making him easily controllable.

Sinjong's reign was entirely ceremonial, with all state affairs managed by Choe Chung-heon's private military regime. The king had no authority over appointments, taxes, or military decisions.

Choe Chung-heon deposed Sinjong after only seven years, citing the king's inability to control factional strife. Sinjong was exiled and replaced by his son Huijong, further entrenching Choe control over the throne.

A league of Bohemian nobles, led by the House of Rosenberg, captured Wenceslaus IV and held him prisoner at Wildberg Castle. The nobles demanded greater political influence and the removal of his unpopular advisors. Wenceslaus was released after several months through the intervention of his half-brother Sigismund.

The four Rhenish electors deposed Wenceslaus IV as King of the Romans, citing his incompetence, drunkenness, and failure to maintain peace in the Empire. They elected Rupert of the Palatinate as his successor. Wenceslaus refused to accept the deposition but retained the title of King of Bohemia.

Wenceslaus IV supported the sale of indulgences by Pope John XXIII to fund a crusade. Jan Hus publicly condemned this practice, leading to a rift between the king and the reformer. Wenceslaus initially protected Hus but later withdrew support under pressure from the clergy.

A Hussite procession led by priest Jan