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King John Zápolya I

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King John Zápolya I

Birth
Spisske Podhradie, okres Levoca, Prešovský, Slovakia
Death
22 Jul 1540 (aged 53)
Alba, Romania
Burial
Székesfehérvár, Székesfehérvári járás, Fejér, Hungary Add to Map
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John Zápolya, or John Szapolyai, was King of Hungary from 1526 to 1540. His rule was disputed by Archduke Ferdinand I, who also claimed the title King of Hungary. He was Voivode of Transylvania before his coronation, from 1510 to 1526.
John Zápolya, or John Szapolyai, was King of Hungary from 1526 to 1540. His rule was disputed by Archduke Ferdinand I, who also claimed the title King of Hungary. He was Voivode of Transylvania before his coronation, from 1510 to 1526.

Gravesite Details

John I was buried in Székesfehérvár in the Székesfehérvár Basilica where coronations took place and the tombs of Hungarian kings were located.



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  • Created by: Алеся
  • Added: Nov 7, 2022
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/245463468/john-z%C3%A1polya: accessed ), memorial page for King John Zápolya I (2 Feb 1487–22 Jul 1540), Find a Grave Memorial ID 245463468, citing Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Székesfehérvár, Székesfehérvári járás, Fejér, Hungary; Maintained by Алеся (contributor 50942221).