Nikolaus, Count Esterházy

Hungarian noble (1583-1645)
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Nikolaus, Count Esterházy

Summary

Nikolaus, Count Esterházy is a human[1]. He was born in Galanta[2]. He was born on April 8, 1583[3]. He passed away in Großhöflein[4]. He died on September 11, 1645[5]. He worked as a politician[6], author[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy was born in Galanta[2].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy died in Großhöflein[4].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy was born on April 8, 1583[3].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy died on September 11, 1645[5].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy's father was Ferenc Esterházy[10].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy's mother was Zsófia Illésházy[11].
  • Among Nikolaus, Count Esterházy's spouses was Orsolya Dersffy[12].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy was married to Krisztina Nyáry[13].
  • A child of Nikolaus, Count Esterházy was Ladislaus, Count Esterházy[14].
  • A child of Nikolaus, Count Esterházy was Paul I, Prince Esterházy[15].
  • A child of Nikolaus, Count Esterházy was Franz Graf Esterházy von Galántha[16].
  • A child of Nikolaus, Count Esterházy was Anna Juliana Nádasdy[17].
  • A child of Nikolaus, Count Esterházy was István Esterházy[18].
  • A child of Nikolaus, Count Esterházy was Mária Esterházy[19].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy held citizenship in Hungary[20].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy's professions included politician[6].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy's professions included author[7].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy's professions included composer[8].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy held the position of Palatine of Hungary[21].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy held the position of Judge royal[22].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy held the position of lord-lieutenant of Zólyom County[23].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy is recorded as male[25].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Nikolaus, Count Esterházy's family is recorded as Esterházy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Galanta[2], Nikolaus, Count Esterházy… he was born on April 8, 1583[3]. His father was Ferenc Esterházy[10]. His mother was Zsófia Illésházy[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], author[7], and composer[8]. Positions held include Palatine of Hungary[21], a historical position[28], in Hungary[29], founded in 1030[30]; Judge royal[22], a position[31], in Kingdom of Hungary[32], founded in 1127[33]; and lord-lieutenant of Zólyom County[23].

Recognition

Nikolaus, Count Esterházy received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Orsolya Dersffy[12], an aristocrat[34], 1583–1619[35], of Hungary[36] and Krisztina Nyáry[13], an aristocrat[37], 1604–1641[38], of Hungary[39]. Children include Ladislaus, Count Esterházy[14], a military leader[40], 1626–1652[41], of Hungary[42]; Paul I, Prince Esterházy[15], a poet[43], 1635–1713[44], of Hungary[45], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[46], specialised in politics[47]; Franz Graf Esterházy von Galántha[16], an aristocrat[48], 1641–1683[49], of Hungary[50]; Anna Juliana Nádasdy[17], an art collector[51], 1630–1669[52], of Hungary[53]; István Esterházy[18], a composer[54], 1616–1641[55], of Hungary[56]; and Mária Esterházy[19], an aristocrat[57], 1638–1684[58], of Hungary[59]. Nikolaus, Count Esterházy was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[60].

Death and Burial

Nikolaus, Count Esterházy died on September 11, 1645[5]. He died in Großhöflein[4].

Why It Matters

Nikolaus, Count Esterházy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Nikolaus, Count Esterházy born?

Nikolaus, Count Esterházy's place of birth was Galanta[2].

Where did Nikolaus, Count Esterházy die?

Nikolaus, Count Esterházy passed away in Großhöflein[4].

Who were Nikolaus, Count Esterházy's parents?

Nikolaus, Count Esterházy's father was Ferenc Esterházy[10]. Nikolaus, Count Esterházy's mother was Zsófia Illésházy[11].

Who was Nikolaus, Count Esterházy married to?

Nikolaus, Count Esterházy's spouses include Orsolya Dersffy[12] and Krisztina Nyáry[13].

What did Nikolaus, Count Esterházy do for work?

Nikolaus, Count Esterházy worked as politician[6], author[7], and composer[8].

What awards did Nikolaus, Count Esterházy receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, author, composer
    Military, police or special rank Q83460
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, author, composer
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  3. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich, Oesterreichisches Militär-Konversations-Lexikon
    Family Esterházy
    Position held Palatine of Hungary, Judge royal, lord-lieutenant of Zólyom County
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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