John Zápolya

King of Hungary, Prince of Transylvania
Person human Q32607
John Zápolya
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John Zápolya

Summary

John Zápolya is a human[1]. His place of birth was Spiš Castle[2]. He was born on February 2, 1487[3]. He passed away in Sebeș[4]. He died on July 17, 1540[5]. He worked as a monarch[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (857 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Zápolya's place of birth was Spiš Castle[2].
  • John Zápolya died in Sebeș[4].
  • John Zápolya was born on February 2, 1487[3].
  • John Zápolya died on July 17, 1540[5].
  • John Zápolya died on July 22, 1540[9].
  • John Zápolya is buried at Székesfehérvár Basilica[10].
  • John Zápolya is buried at Székesfehérvár[11].
  • John Zápolya's father was Stephen Zápolya[12].
  • John Zápolya's mother was Hedwig of Cieszyn[13].
  • John Zápolya was married to Isabella Jagiellon[14].
  • A child of John Zápolya was John Sigismund Zápolya[15].
  • John Zápolya held citizenship in Hungary[16].
  • John Zápolya held citizenship in Principality of Transylvania[17].
  • John Zápolya worked as a monarch[6].
  • John Zápolya's professions included politician[7].
  • John Zápolya's field of work was politics[18].
  • John Zápolya held the position of Apostolic King of Hungary[19].
  • John Zápolya is recorded as male[20].
  • John Zápolya's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Zápolya's family is recorded as Zápolya family[22].
  • John Zápolya's noble title is recorded as duke[23].
  • John Zápolya's Commons category is recorded as János Szapolyai[24].
  • John Zápolya's unmarried partner is recorded as Kardosné[25].
  • John Zápolya's family name is recorded as Szapolyai[26].
  • John Zápolya's given name is recorded as John[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Zápolya was born in Spiš Castle[2]. He was born on February 2, 1487[3]. His father was Stephen Zápolya[12]. His mother was Hedwig of Cieszyn[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch[6] and politician[7]. John Zápolya's field of work was politics[18]. He held the position of Apostolic King of Hungary[19].

Personal Life

John Zápolya was married to Isabella Jagiellon[14]. A child of him was John Sigismund Zápolya[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 17, 1540[5] and July 22, 1540[9]. John Zápolya passed away in Sebeș[4]. Recorded place of burial include Székesfehérvár Basilica[10] and Székesfehérvár[11].

Why It Matters

John Zápolya ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (857 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 94 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Zápolya born?

John Zápolya was born in Spiš Castle[2].

Where did John Zápolya die?

John Zápolya passed away in Sebeș[4].

Who were John Zápolya's parents?

John Zápolya's father was Stephen Zápolya[12]. John Zápolya's mother was Hedwig of Cieszyn[13].

Who was John Zápolya married to?

John Zápolya's spouses include Isabella Jagiellon[14].

What did John Zápolya do for work?

John Zápolya worked as monarch[6] and politician[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Anti-Strange-Ipek-Action · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bibliography of the history of slovakia id → 65969, 44406
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  2. 7w ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-08-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → politics
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  3. 11w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id → Sahure
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  4. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 118712330
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  5. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 83877
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  6. 17w ago · BMacZero · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Signature → Szapolyai János signature (transparent).png
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P109]]: Szapolyai János signature (transparent).png"
  7. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Local thumb → —
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  8. 22w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Barbara Zápolya, György Zápolya, Countess Krisztina Zápolya de Szepes
    Significant event → coronation
    Local thumb → —
    Enciclopedia galega universal id → 206039
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Gedenktafel (1999), Kossuthstrasse 2, 2025 Dunaföldvár.jpg"
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