Zawisza the Black, the Most Famous Polish Knight
Undefeated in numerous tournaments and a symbol of knightly virtues
The life of Zawisza is shrouded in mystery. However, the few surviving sources allow us to conclude that he earned his legend honestly. Modest beginnings Zawisza’s father, Mikołaj from Garbów, came from middle knighthood. He held the position of Master of the Horse in the Land of Sieradz. This type of official had the...