Who promised Hus safe conduct to the Council of Constance?
Emperor Charles IV
King Wenceslaus IV
King Sigismund
Pope Gregory XII
Answer
King Sigismund, the Holy Roman Emperor, granted Hus a letter of safe conduct to attend the Council of Constance, ensuring his protection during the journey and stay at the council. Despite this promise, Hus was arrested upon arrival and eventually burned at the stake for his religious beliefs, leading to widespread controversy and criticism of the council and the emperor.
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