Stephen Bocskai

Prince of Transylvania (1557–1606)
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Stephen Bocskai
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Stephen Bocskai

Summary

Stephen Bocskai is a human[1]. Born in Cluj-Napoca[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1557[3]. He died in Košice[4]. He died on December 29, 1606[5]. He worked as a military leader[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cluj-Napoca[2], Stephen Bocskai…
  • Stephen Bocskai died in Košice[4].
  • Stephen Bocskai was born on January 1, 1557[3].
  • Stephen Bocskai died on December 29, 1606[5].
  • Stephen Bocskai is buried at Alba Iulia[9].
  • Stephen Bocskai's father was György Bocskai de Kismárja[10].
  • Stephen Bocskai's mother was Krisztina Sulyok de Leckcse[11].
  • Among Stephen Bocskai's spouses was Kata Hagymássy[12].
  • Stephen Bocskai held citizenship in Principality of Transylvania[13].
  • Stephen Bocskai's professions included military leader[6].
  • Stephen Bocskai worked as a politician[7].
  • Stephen Bocskai held the position of Prince of Transylvania[14].
  • Stephen Bocskai is recorded as male[15].
  • Stephen Bocskai's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Stephen Bocskai's family is recorded as Bocskai family[17].
  • Stephen Bocskai's family is recorded as Bocskay family[18].
  • Stephen Bocskai's Commons category is recorded as Stephen Bocskay[19].
  • Stephen Bocskai's family name is recorded as Bocskai[20].
  • Stephen Bocskai's given name is recorded as István[21].
  • Stephen Bocskai's relative is recorded as Balázs Sulyok[22].
  • Stephen Bocskai's described by source is recorded as Vlastenský slovník historický[23].
  • Stephen Bocskai's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Stephen Bocskai's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Stephen Bocskai's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26].
  • Stephen Bocskai's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cluj-Napoca[2], Stephen Bocskai… he was born on January 1, 1557[3]. His father was György Bocskai de Kismárja[10]. His mother was Krisztina Sulyok de Leckcse[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military leader[6] and politician[7]. Stephen Bocskai held the position of Prince of Transylvania[14].

Personal Life

Among Stephen Bocskai's spouses was Kata Hagymássy[12].

Death and Burial

Stephen Bocskai died on December 29, 1606[5]. He died in Košice[4]. He is buried at Alba Iulia[9].

Why It Matters

Stephen Bocskai ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Stephen Bocskai born?

Stephen Bocskai was born in Cluj-Napoca[2].

Where did Stephen Bocskai die?

Stephen Bocskai died in Košice[4].

Who were Stephen Bocskai's parents?

Stephen Bocskai's father was György Bocskai de Kismárja[10]. Stephen Bocskai's mother was Krisztina Sulyok de Leckcse[11].

Who was Stephen Bocskai married to?

Stephen Bocskai's spouses include Kata Hagymássy[12].

What did Stephen Bocskai do for work?

Stephen Bocskai worked as military leader[6] and politician[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Magyar életrajzi lexikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Treccani's Enciclopedia on line. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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. 17d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image ['István Bocskai plaque Nagykanizsa Ady4.jpg', 'Pamätná tabuľa - Košice.jpg']
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Mother Krisztina Sulyok de Leckcse
    Father György Bocskai de Kismárja
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