Why did Sigismund invite Jan Hus to the Council of Constance?

King Sigismund invited Jan Hus to the Council of Constance primarily to address the growing religious and political unrest in Bohemia caused by Hus’s teachings. As the newly elected king of Germany, Sigismund sought to bolster his prestige by restoring unity to the church and ending the Western Schism.12

Sigismund viewed the council as the appropriate venue for Hus to publicly explain, expound, and justify his opinions. By inviting him, the king hoped to resolve the controversy surrounding Hus’s doctrines, which included calls for church reform and the defense of writings by John Wycliffe. To encourage his attendance, Sigismund provided Hus with a safe-conduct for his journey to and from Constance. Despite this assurance, Hus was arrested shortly after his arrival and was ultimately tried, condemned as a heretic, and executed.123