Stephen Báthory

King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1576–1586)
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Stephen Báthory
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Stephen Báthory

Summary

Stephen Báthory is a human[1]. He was born in Șimleu Silvaniei[2]. He was born on September 27, 1533[3]. He died in Hrodna[4]. He died on December 12, 1586[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,806 views/month, #5,731 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Stephen Báthory was born in Șimleu Silvaniei[2].
  • Stephen Báthory passed away in Hrodna[4].
  • Stephen Báthory was born on September 27, 1533[3].
  • Stephen Báthory died on December 12, 1586[5].
  • Stephen Báthory is buried at Royal Tombs of the Wawel Cathedral[8].
  • Stephen Báthory's father was Stephen VIII Báthory[9].
  • Stephen Báthory's mother was Catherine Telegdi[10].
  • Stephen Báthory was married to Anna Jagiellon[11].
  • Stephen Báthory held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[12].
  • Stephen Báthory held citizenship in Principality of Transylvania[13].
  • Stephen Báthory's professions included politician[6].
  • Stephen Báthory held the position of King of Poland[14].
  • Stephen Báthory held the position of Prince of Transylvania[15].
  • Stephen Báthory's education included a stint at University of Padua[16].
  • Stephen Báthory is recorded as male[17].
  • Stephen Báthory's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Stephen Báthory's family is recorded as Báthory family[19].
  • Stephen Báthory's noble title is recorded as Grand Duke of Lithuania[20].
  • Stephen Báthory was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[21].
  • Stephen Báthory's coat of arms is recorded as Q4191320[22].
  • Stephen Báthory's Commons category is recorded as Stefan Batory[23].
  • The cause of death was chronic renal insufficiency[24].
  • Stephen Báthory's given name is recorded as Stephen[25].
  • Stephen Báthory's given name is recorded as István[26].
  • Stephen Báthory's given name is recorded as Stefan[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Șimleu Silvaniei[2], Stephen Báthory… he was born on September 27, 1533[3]. His father was Stephen VIII Báthory[9]. His mother was Catherine Telegdi[10].

Education

Stephen Báthory's education included a stint at University of Padua[16].

Career and Affiliations

Stephen Báthory's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include King of Poland[14], a historical position[28], in Kingdom of Poland[29], founded in 1025[30] and Prince of Transylvania[15], a position[31], in Principality of Transylvania[32].

Personal Life

Among Stephen Báthory's spouses was Anna Jagiellon[11]. He was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[21].

Death and Burial

Stephen Báthory died on December 12, 1586[5]. He passed away in Hrodna[4]. The cause of death was chronic renal insufficiency[24]. Burial took place at Royal Tombs of the Wawel Cathedral[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Stephen Báthory include Vilnius University[33], a public university[34], in Lithuania[35], founded in 1579[36], headquartered in Vilnius[37]; MS Batory[38], a cruise ship[39]; and Stefan Batory Foundation[40], a foundation[41], in Poland[42], founded in 1988[43], headquartered in Warsaw[44].

Why It Matters

Stephen Báthory ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,806 views/month, #5,731 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Works attributed to him include Coats of arms of Niasviž[47], a coat of arms[48], in Belarus[49], founded in 1586[50]. Entities named for him include Vilnius University[33], a public university[34], in Lithuania[35], founded in 1579[36], headquartered in Vilnius[37]; MS Batory[38], a cruise ship[39]; and Stefan Batory Foundation[40], a foundation[41], in Poland[42], founded in 1988[43], headquartered in Warsaw[44].

FAQs

Where was Stephen Báthory born?

Stephen Báthory's place of birth was Șimleu Silvaniei[2].

Where did Stephen Báthory die?

Stephen Báthory died in Hrodna[4].

Who were Stephen Báthory's parents?

Stephen Báthory's father was Stephen VIII Báthory[9]. Stephen Báthory's mother was Catherine Telegdi[10].

Who was Stephen Báthory married to?

Stephen Báthory's spouses include Anna Jagiellon[11].

What did Stephen Báthory do for work?

Stephen Báthory worked as politician[6].

Where did Stephen Báthory go to school?

Stephen Báthory was educated at University of Padua[16].

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  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  4. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [39] . 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
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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