Matthias Corvinus

King of Hungary and Bohemia, Duke of Austria (1443-1490)
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Matthias Corvinus

Summary

Matthias Corvinus is a human[1]. Born in Cluj-Napoca[2], he… he was born on February 24, 1443[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on April 6, 1490[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and monarch[7]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #6,120 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Matthias Corvinus's place of birth was Cluj-Napoca[2].
  • Matthias Corvinus died in Vienna[4].
  • Matthias Corvinus was born on February 24, 1443[3].
  • Matthias Corvinus was born on February 23, 1443[9].
  • Matthias Corvinus died on April 6, 1490[5].
  • Matthias Corvinus died on April 7, 1490[10].
  • Burial took place at Székesfehérvár Basilica[11].
  • Matthias Corvinus is buried at Székesfehérvár[12].
  • Matthias Corvinus's father was John Hunyadi[13].
  • Matthias Corvinus's mother was Erzsébet Szilágyi[14].
  • Among Matthias Corvinus's spouses was Catherine of Poděbrady[15].
  • Among Matthias Corvinus's spouses was Beatrice of Naples[16].
  • Matthias Corvinus was married to Elizabeth of Celje[17].
  • A child of Matthias Corvinus was John Corvinus[18].
  • A child of Matthias Corvinus was N. Hunyadi, Prince of Hungary[19].
  • Matthias Corvinus held citizenship in Hungary[20].
  • Matthias Corvinus worked as a politician[6].
  • Matthias Corvinus worked as a monarch[7].
  • Matthias Corvinus held the position of Apostolic King of Hungary[21].
  • Matthias Corvinus held the position of King of Bohemia[22].
  • Matthias Corvinus is recorded as male[23].
  • Matthias Corvinus's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Matthias Corvinus's family is recorded as Hunyadi family[25].
  • Matthias Corvinus's noble title is recorded as margrave[26].
  • Matthias Corvinus's noble title is recorded as king[27].

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Origins and Family

Matthias Corvinus was born in Cluj-Napoca[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 24, 1443[3] and February 23, 1443[9]. His father was John Hunyadi[13]. His mother was Erzsébet Szilágyi[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and monarch[7]. Positions held include Apostolic King of Hungary[21], a public office[28], in Kingdom of Hungary[29], founded in 1000[30] and King of Bohemia[22], a noble title[31], in Kingdom of Bohemia[32], founded in 1085[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Catherine of Poděbrady[15], an aristocrat[34], 1449–1464[35], of Kingdom of Bohemia[36]; Beatrice of Naples[16], a queen regnant[37], 1457–1508[38], of Kingdom of Naples[39]; and Elizabeth of Celje[17], 1441–1455[40], of Kingdom of Hungary[41]. Children include John Corvinus[18], a politician[42], 1473–1504[43], of Hungary[44] and N. Hunyadi, Prince of Hungary[19], a crown prince[45], 1464–1464[46]. Matthias Corvinus was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 6, 1490[5] and April 7, 1490[10]. Matthias Corvinus passed away in Vienna[4]. The cause of death was foodborne illness[48]. Recorded place of burial include Székesfehérvár Basilica[11] and Székesfehérvár[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Matthias Corvinus include Mathias Corvinus Collegium[49], a college for advanced studies[50], in Hungary[51], founded in 1996[52]; Bibliotheca Corviniana[53], a library[54], in Hungary[55], founded in 1458[56]; and Matthias Church[57], a parish church[58], in Hungary[59], founded in 1255[60].

Why It Matters

Matthias Corvinus ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #6,120 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 92 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Entities named for him include Mathias Corvinus Collegium[49], a college for advanced studies[50], in Hungary[51], founded in 1996[52]; Bibliotheca Corviniana[53], a library[54], in Hungary[55], founded in 1458[56]; and Matthias Church[57], a parish church[58], in Hungary[59], founded in 1255[60].

FAQs

Where was Matthias Corvinus born?

Matthias Corvinus was born in Cluj-Napoca[2].

Where did Matthias Corvinus die?

Matthias Corvinus passed away in Vienna[4].

Who were Matthias Corvinus's parents?

Matthias Corvinus's father was John Hunyadi[13]. Matthias Corvinus's mother was Erzsébet Szilágyi[14].

Who was Matthias Corvinus married to?

Matthias Corvinus's spouses include Catherine of Poděbrady[15], Beatrice of Naples[16], and Elizabeth of Celje[17].

What did Matthias Corvinus do for work?

Matthias Corvinus worked as politician[6] and monarch[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Olomouc City Library regional database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [9] . Olomouc City Library regional database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  27. [10] . Olomouc City Library regional database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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