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Who was Josef Mencik 'Knight'? Wiki, Biography, Age, Wife, History, Birthday, Kids, Family & More

Josef Mencik (who died at the age of 78) was a soldier and a popular Strakonice Knight. Strakonice is a region of the Czech Republic, Central Europe. He is titled “Knight of Strakonice” by the history lovers.

He became a part of history after he tried to stop the Germans to Invade Czechoslovakia before World Ward II. Since he tried to stop the Germans alone by wearing Knight’s suit he became a part of history due to his courage and efforts.

Many soldiers, fighters, and freedom fighters still remember him. He was a fighter and soldier who did his best to stop the Germans to invade his country.

Who was Josef Mencik Knight? (Main reason for his popularity in the 21st Century explained)

Josef Mencik Knight is a man who created history by stopping the Germans to invade Czechoslovakia. He spent his life in a castle without electricity and cars. For his efforts and courage, he became a motivation for 21st-century people.

His life story has been studied and loved by the people. Many people have given him the title of Brave man. But some stated him a fool because he alone tried to stop Germans troops’ loaded with modern ammunition by wearing Knight’s suit and sitting on his Horse.

Josef Mencik Knight Biography, Age & Early Life

Over the past few years, no one has shared in deep about the Josef Mencik biography. His courage and effort made him trending over the internet in the 21st Century. It is said that Knight Mencik bought an incinerator from the Schwarzenberg family when the local fortress burned down in 1911. In other words, we can say that he bought the neglected Dobrš castle in Strakonicku and renovated it.

He there tried to restore the Knightly life to the site. It is said that a collection of curiosities and antiques began to grow in the fortress. In his early life, he collected many old things. He then began to live life according to the values he attributed to Medieval Knights.

Josef Mencik lived inside the castle without electricity and even traveled from one place to another without cars. He was not fond of Modern World very much. However, we have no exact information about his birthplace. But in our research, we found that he was born in the Czech Republic (Czechoslovakia), Central Europe.

Josef Mencik Knight Wiki/Bio

Full Real NameJosef Mencikova
NameJosef Mencik
NicknameJosef
Popular forFor standing in front of German Troops alone while wearing Knight Suite
Age78 years old when died
ProfessionKnight
Date of BirthNot Known
Place of BirthCzechoslovakia
EducationNot Known
School NameNot Known
Net worthNot Known
NationalityCzech
EthnicityEuropean
ReligionChristianity
Zodiac SignNot Known
LanguageEuropean

Josef Mencik Father, Mother’s Name, Siblings & More

To share his family and siblings’ information we did deep research. But over the past few years after his death, no one has disclosed the family life of Josef Mencik knight. We didn’t have any strong evidence of his family details. He never shared in deep about his father and mother working.

He neither shared his father nor mother’s name anywhere before his death. As of now, we guess his family details will never appear in front of 21st-century people due to the eviction of old records from museums that have protected the data of people who participated in World War II.

Josef Mencik Knight Family (Nationality & Ethnicity)

EthnicityEuropean
ReligionChristianity
Family MembersNot Known
NationalityCzech
FatherNot Known
MotherNot Known
SisterNot Known
BrotherNot Known

Josef Mencik Knight Age & Birthday

BirthdayNot Known
Zodiac SignNot Known
Age78 years when died

Josef Mencik Physical Stats & More

  • Height– 5 feet 10 inches, 1.83 meters (approx.)
  • Weight– 85 kg 187 lbs (approx.)
  • Hair Color– Brown
  • Eye Color– Brown

Josef Mencik Knight’s Story & History

Sharing about the real story of Josef Mencik efforts as a Knight then in 1938 during the beginning of World War II a column of German Tanks tried to Invade Czechoslovakia. Josef then decided to stop the Nazi Army in his own way. He wore his Knight Armour Suit and sat on horseback. German Troop was following the order to cross the border on Bucina.

While crossing they found Josef standing in their way sitting on horseback and wearing Knight’s suit. In the beginning, Troop hesitated for a while and then they kept on moving. At that time Josef’s courage was saluted by everyone. History lovers said that the German Troop may have considered Josef a fool or may have appreciated his courage no one knows that. Everyone says that German troops remained unsuccessful to capture Dob’s Chateau owner Mr. Josef.

Josef has also been tilted as a modern-day Don Quixote (a character from a book who became a knight after reading books).

The story of Josef Mencik Knight also stated that Josef tried to live his life honestly. He was having great spirit. In his life, he helped people who visited him and remained generous to everyone. Josef was also having an armor suit made in France. Nowadays many local school students visit his castle Dobš chateau. Students love to see his collection and learn about the history of Knights. Josef is now a part of a historical celebrity.

Josef Mencik Wife, Girlfriend & Relationships

On researching Josef Mencik’s wife and kids we found some names of his wife and kids.

Many historical media publishers have published that Josef was married to a woman name Ema Menčiková. He was also a father to his two kids. One of his kid’s name is Silvia Jozefína Foraiová. Though we shared about his wife and kid’s name, still we do not confirm this information.

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Josef Mencik Children & Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Wife NameEma Menčiková (Not Confirmed)
Relationship StatusMarried
Girlfriend NameEma Menčiková (Not Confirmed)
KidsSon-Yes
Daughter– Silvia Jozefína Foraiová. (Not Confirmed)

Unknown Facts about Josef Mencik Knight

  • Josef died at the age of 78.
  • He is stated as the brave hero of history.
  • In 2022 Josef’s life story is still searched by many old history readers.
  • More is not known about Josef and it is also not known how long he participated in World War II.
  • He is also titled The Last Knight.
  • Many netizens have stated him Ukrainian Knight but he was not a Ukrainian Knight.

Social Media Profiles/ Josef Mencik Wikipedia

  • Wikipedia– Not Available
  • Twitter– Not Available
  • Instagram#josefmencik

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who was Josef Mencik Knight?

    He was the Knight of Strakonice who tried to stop the German Troop alone by sitting on his horseback and wearing his Knight suit before World War II in 1938.

  • Why is Josef Mencik famous in history chapters?

    Josef is famous because of his courage to stop German troops standing alone in front of German Tanks by wearing the Knight Suit in 1938.

  • Was Josef Mencik the owner of Strakonicku castle?

    Yes, he was the last owner of Strakonicku castle (Dobš chateau) bought by him in 1911.

  • What is another name for Josef Mencik?

    Josef is also titled Dobš chateau owner and Mr. Don Quixote

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    Update: 2024-05-20