János Hunyadi Defends Hungary Against Ottoman Invaders
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Empires, Dynasties, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Ottoman Empire
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, Eastern European History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Balkans, Hungary, Serbia and Montenegro
- Date: 1442-1456
Article abstract: János Hunyadi defends Hungary against Ottoman invaders, delaying the Ottoman conquest and contributing to development of a Hungarian national identity.
Summary of Event
In 1437, Hungary fell into chaos when King Sigismund died without leaving a male heir. Sigismund’s daughter, Elizabeth, however, was married to Albrecht, king of Austria, whom Sigismund had designated his successor. Albrecht, however, died after two years without an heir but leaving Elizabeth pregnant. Some Hungarians then supported Elizabeth as regent but others,...
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