John Hunyadi

Regent-Governor of the Kingdom of Hungary, 1446–1453
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John Hunyadi
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John Hunyadi

Summary

John Hunyadi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Corbi[2]. He was born on +1407-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Zemun[4]. He died on +1456-08-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a condottiero[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,188 views/month, #6,259 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Hunyadi's place of birth was Corbi[2].
  • John Hunyadi died in Zemun[4].
  • John Hunyadi was born on +1407-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Hunyadi died on +1456-08-11T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Michael's Cathedral[9].
  • John Hunyadi's father was Voyk Hunyadi[10].
  • John Hunyadi's mother was Elizabeth Morzsinay de Marsina[11].
  • John Hunyadi was married to Erzsébet Szilágyi[12].
  • A child of John Hunyadi was Matthias Corvinus[13].
  • A child of John Hunyadi was Ladislaus Hunyadi[14].
  • A child of John Hunyadi was NN[15].
  • John Hunyadi held citizenship in Hungary[16].
  • Hungarian was John Hunyadi's native language[17].
  • John Hunyadi worked as a condottiero[6].
  • John Hunyadi's professions included politician[7].
  • John Hunyadi held the position of Voivode of Transylvania[18].
  • John Hunyadi held the position of Regent of Hungary[19].
  • John Hunyadi held the position of ban of Severin[20].
  • John Hunyadi held the position of ispán[21].
  • John Hunyadi held the position of ispán[22].
  • John Hunyadi held the position of ispán[23].
  • John Hunyadi received the Golden Chain[24].
  • John Hunyadi's religion is recorded as Catholicism[25].
  • John Hunyadi's image is recorded as Hunyadi János - Nemzeti Múzeum.jpg[26].
  • John Hunyadi is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Hunyadi was born in Corbi[2]. He was born on +1407-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Voyk Hunyadi[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Morzsinay de Marsina[11]. Hungarian was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include condottiero[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Voivode of Transylvania[18], a historical position[28], in Kingdom of Hungary[29], founded in 1003[30]; Regent of Hungary[19], a position[31], in Kingdom of Hungary[32], founded in 1446[33]; ban of Severin[20], a position[34], in Kingdom of Hungary[35]; and ispán[21], a position[36], in Kingdom of Hungary[37].

Recognition

John Hunyadi received the Golden Chain[24].

Personal Life

John Hunyadi was married to Erzsébet Szilágyi[12]. Children include Matthias Corvinus[13], a politician[38], 1443–1490[39], of Hungary[40]; Ladislaus Hunyadi[14], a politician[41], 1431–1457[42], of Hungary[43]; and NN[15]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[25]. He was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[44].

Death and Burial

John Hunyadi died on +1456-08-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Zemun[4]. The cause of death was plague[45]. Burial took place at St. Michael's Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

John Hunyadi ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,188 views/month, #6,259 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

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[10]. John Hunyadi's mother was Elizabeth Morzsinay de Marsina[11].

Who was John Hunyadi married to?

John Hunyadi's spouses include Erzsébet Szilágyi[12].

What did John Hunyadi do for work?

John Hunyadi worked as condottiero[6] and politician[7].

What awards did John Hunyadi receive?

Honors received include Golden Chain[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [26] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Történelmi Szemle. Retrieved . epa.oszk.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [27] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . [Hungary’s Secular Archontology 1301-1457.]. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . [Hungary’s Secular Archontology 1301-1457.]. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . [Hungary’s Secular Archontology 1301-1457.]. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . [Hungary’s Secular Archontology 1301-1457.]. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . [Hungary’s Secular Archontology 1301-1457.]. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  18. [44] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . en.wikisource.org. en.wikisource.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [45] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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