| dc.description.abstract | Hinczka of Raszkowice, Działosza Coats of Arms came from the Silesian lesser nobility. His
assets were located near Środa Śląska. Probably thanks to the influences of the Duke of Opole
Vladislaus, a former lieutenant of the Kingdom of Poland, Hinczka and his relatives bought
assets in the Mieluń area which, at that time, belonged to the abovementioned duke. The
first documented purchase in that area was a village Szyszków, however Hinczka might have
earlier incorporated a village called Działoszyn. He might have also used that name as the
basis for the new name of his coats of arms as he was known as Salisz in Silesia. He was the
founder of a new line of Działoszowie in the Kingdom of Poland. At the end of the 15th century,
his both names were used interchangeably in Silesia.
Hinczka was a loyal subject of the Duke of Opole Vladislaus. He remained at his side
even when the Duke’s plan to take over the Polish throne failed. When the Polish nobility
sent a delegation to its candidate to the throne in Cracow, the Duke of Lithuania, Hinczka
represented the Duke of Opole. It proves that Vladislaus II of Opole trusted him. However, it
also shows that the Silesian nobleman understood that the time of his protector was coming
to an end and was looking for new supporters among the Polish noblemen. Thanks to his
efficient policy, after the Duke of Opole was ousted, Hinczka found himself in the sphere of
the influences of Vladislaus Jagiello to whom he owed his career on the Polish court. His sons
also started their careers on the king’s court, and the middle son, Jan Hincza achieved a high
status in the Crown. By his actions, diplomacy, and the ability to withdraw from the influence
of the Duke of Opole at the right moment and by moving under the protection of the Polish
king, Hinkcza opened a door to career for himself as well as his family. | en |
