John Zápolya
King of Hungary, Prince of Transylvania
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Summary
John Zápolya was born on February 2, 1487[1], in Spiš Castle[2]. He died on July 17, 1540[3], in Sebeș[4]. He worked as a monarch[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,205 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: July 22, 1540[8]
- Place of burial: Székesfehérvár Basilica[9], Székesfehérvár[10]
- Father: Stephen Zápolya[11]
- Mother: Hedwig of Cieszyn[12]
- Spouse: Isabella Jagiellon[13]
- Child: John Sigismund Zápolya[14]
- Country of citizenship: Hungary[15], Principality of Transylvania[16]
- Field of work: politics[17]
- Position held: Apostolic King of Hungary[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family: Zápolya family[20]
- Noble title: duke[21]
- Commons category: János Szapolyai[22]
- Unmarried partner: Kardosné[23]
- Family name: Szapolyai[24]
- Given name: John[25], János[26], Ivan[27]
- Significant event: coronation[28]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hungarian[31]
- Name in native language: Szapolyai János[32], Ivan Zapoljski[33]
- Significant person: Philipp Melanchthon[34]
- Sibling: Barbara Zápolya[35], György Zápolya[36], Countess Krisztina Zápolya de Szepes[37]
Why It Matters
John Zápolya has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 94 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was John Zápolya born?
John Zápolya was born in Spiš Castle[2].
Where did John Zápolya die?
John Zápolya passed away in Sebeș[4].
Who were John Zápolya's parents?
John Zápolya's father was Stephen Zápolya[11]. John Zápolya's mother was Hedwig of Cieszyn[12].
Who was John Zápolya married to?
John Zápolya's spouses include Isabella Jagiellon[13].