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János Hunyadi

Type Figure Region Hungary Time 1407–1456 Also known as János Hunyadi、Hunyadi János、Ioan de Hunedoara

Hungarian noble and military commander, the central figure of Central Europe's resistance to Ottoman expansion in the 15th century;…

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  1. 1407–1440Hunedoara · TransylvaniaPossibly from a Romanian-origin noble family, he rose to prominence in the Kingdom of Hungary through military exploits and political marriage, gradually gaining control of Transylvania's military and political resources.
  2. 1441–1453Niš · BalkansLed expeditions into the Balkans multiple times; after the defeat at the Battle of Varna in 1443–1444 he still organized defensive lines; from 1452 he served as regent of Hungary, coordinating military and diplomatic efforts against the Ottomans.
  3. 1456Belgrade · SerbiaLed a coalition and the citizens in defending Belgrade, repelling Sultan Mehmed II's siege in a symbolic victory for Central Europe's resistance to the Turks; died of plague shortly after the battle.

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