Pohled grafologie na osobnost mladého uherského a českého panovníka Ladislava Pohrobka
The Personality of the Young Hungarian and Bohemian Monarch, Ladislaus Posthumous, from the Perspective of Graphology

Summary/Abstract: Ladislaus Posthumous, King of Bohemia in 1453–1457, lived only seventeen years and probably died of leukaemia. Since the chronicles bring inconsistent information on his behaviour during his puppet reign, historians are not sure of his character. He used to sign documents declaring his royal will. The following handwriting analysis of his nineteen signatures of documents, coming from various archives and museums in Europe, brings an unusual perspective on his personality. Signature has a special value in graphology: it represents its author and brings a graphic picture of the king´s ego. Signatures done during Ladislaus´ reign show his personality evolution, too. The signatures by Ladislaus Posthumous show us a comparatively fast evolution of the young Bohemian king´s psyche within four years (1453–1457). He was enthroned as an intelligent teenager, used to pretence and profiient in hypocrisy. As a boy, he suffered under Frederick III´s yoke and his psyche was deeply affected. Ladislaus could hardly believe or love somebody. His behaviour seemed very changeable. The king was unconfient but ambitious, and spared no effort in putting his best foot forward. He avoided conflcts and played dirty tricks to defend himself or to push his personal interests through. He was not ready to bear responsibility. In addition, he often suffered from pains and was never healthy and strong. His puppet rule rested on diplomacy and intrigues. In 1457 his health aggravated and he often suffered from depressions. The king´s signatures bring a proof that the chroniclers´ information is not quite true. They insist on his having been healthy until two or three days before his death. However, his disease must have lasted much longer and he probably knew it, because his mind was full of morbid thoughts and meditations on fate.

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