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May 29, 2024 · Elizabeth Bathory, Hungarian countess who purportedly tortured and murdered hundreds of young women in the 16th and 17th centuries. However, some believe the acts attributed to her were politically motivated slander that allowed relatives to appropriate her lands. Learn more about Bathory.
- Paul Erdős
Paul Erdős (born March 26, 1913, Budapest, Hungary—died...
- Stephen Báthory
Stephen Báthory (born Sept. 27, 1533, Szilágysomlyó,...
- Paul Erdős
2 days ago · In 1579, Stephen Báthory, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, founded Vilnius University, one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe. Due to the work of the Jesuits during the Counter-Reformation the university soon developed into one of the most important scientific and cultural centres of the region and the most notable ...
3 days ago · Countess Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed (1560-1614) was a Hungarian noblewoman and reputed serial killer of dozens or even hundreds of young women in the 16th and 17th centuries. Affiliation. alleged serial killer. Occupation. Hungarian noblewoman. Biographical information. Date of birth. 7 August 1560. Place of birth. Nyírbátor, Kingdom of Hungary.
1 day ago · In 1587, Sigismund stood for election to the Polish throne after the death of Stephen Báthory. His candidacy was secured by Queen Dowager Anna and several elite magnates who considered him a native candidate as a descendant of the Jagiellons, though the election was openly questioned and opposed by the nobles politically associated with the ...
1 day ago · John III and Stephen Báthory formed an alliance against Ivan IV in December 1577, after Báthory had concluded the Danzig War. Already in November, Lithuanian forces had started an offensive from the south and captured Dünaburg (Daugavpils).
May 22, 2024 · By 1603 Countess Ursula had passed away. Now in total control of the palace, Elizabeth decided to be a good noble woman and open a gynaeceum where young women from noble families could come and be taught language, etiquette, music, and activities that would socially advance them and make them desirable to respectable suitors.
May 30, 2024 · Stephen Báthory – The King of Poland This picture belongs to the series of depictinions of Polish kings. Here we see Stephen Báthory , who reigned in Poland from 1575 to 1586.
