George Zápolya
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Count George Zápolya de Szepes (Croatian: Juraj Zapolja, Hungarian: Szapolyai György or Zápolya György, Romanian: Gheorghe Zápolya, Slovak: Juraj Zápoľský; c. 1488 – 29 August 1526)[1] was a Hungarian magnate, son of Palatine Stephen Zápolya and younger brother of King John I of Hungary (János Zápolya). He served as Hereditary Lord Lieutenant (Count; supremus et perpetuus comes) of Szepes County.
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The native form of this personal name is szepesi gróf Szapolyai György. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
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George Zápolya de Szepes | |
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Born | c. 1488 |
Died | presumably August 29, 1526 Mohács, Hungary |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Hungary (1301–1526) |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Battle of Mohács |
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