The rope he asked for that led a blind king into battle-and into death

Child Kings of History · Sep 2, 2026 · 18m

A blind king asks to be led into the loudest part of battle at Crécy, tying his horse to others with a rope-what did that choice cost him?

The rope he asked for that led a blind king into battle-and into death

In this episode we follow John of Bohemia from his youth in Luxembourg and education at the French court to the political and personal choices that carried him to Crécy. We outline the constraints of his Bohemian crown, his blindness, and the single moment-asking to be led into the fight-that defines his legacy and demands the question: what drove him to that rope?

Person: John of…