György Thurzó
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The native form of this personal name is Thurzó György. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
György Thurzó (German: Georg Thurzo, Slovak: Juraj Turzo; 2 September 1567 – 24 December 1616) was a prominent Hungarian nobleman and Palatine of Hungary between 1609 and 1616, a position equivalent to a prime minister or viceroy, serving under the rule of the Habsburgs in the early 17th century. He is historically significant for his connection to Elizabeth Báthory, one of the most infamous figures in Hungarian and Slovak history.
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