John Hunyadi
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Summary
John Hunyadi was born on 1407[1] in Corbi[2]. He died on August 11, 1456[3], in Zemun[4]. He worked as a condottiero[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,629 views/month, #6,259 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Michael's Cathedral[8]
- Father: Voyk Hunyadi[9]
- Mother: Elizabeth Morzsinay de Marsina[10]
- Spouse: Erzsébet Szilágyi[11]
- Child: Matthias Corvinus[12], Ladislaus Hunyadi[13], NN[14]
- Country of citizenship: Hungary[15]
- Native language: Hungarian[16]
- Position held: Voivode of Transylvania[17], Regent of Hungary[18], ban of Severin[19], ispán[20]
- Award received: Golden Chain[21]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family: Hunyadi family[24]
- Noble title: count[25], prince[26]
- Member of political party: politician before the emergence of political parties[27]
- Commons category: John Hunyadi[28]
- Military, police or special rank: captain general[29]
- Cause of death: plague[30]
- Honorific prefix: Athleta Christi[31]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Varna[32], Battle of Kosovo[33], Battle of Hermannstadt[34], Battle of Kunovica[35], Battle of Zlatica[36], Siege of Belgrade[37], Battle of Niš[38], Battle of the Ialomița[39]
- Family name: Hunyadi[40]
- Given name: János[41]
- Significant event: capture[42]
- Allegiance: Kingdom of Hungary[43]
- Relative: Michael Szilágyi[44], Ladislaus de Szilágyi[45]
- Manner of death: natural causes[46]
Why It Matters
John Hunyadi has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was John Hunyadi born?
John Hunyadi was born in Corbi[2].
Where did John Hunyadi die?
John Hunyadi died in Zemun[4].
Who were John Hunyadi's parents?
John Hunyadi's father was Voyk Hunyadi[9]. John Hunyadi's mother was Elizabeth Morzsinay de Marsina[10].
Who was John Hunyadi married to?
John Hunyadi's spouses include Erzsébet Szilágyi[11].
What did John Hunyadi do for work?
John Hunyadi worked as a condottiero[5] and politician[6].
What awards did John Hunyadi receive?
Honors received include Golden Chain[21].