Eastern Hungarian Kingdom: Map & History
The Eastern Hungarian Kingdom is a modern term coined by some historians to designate the realm of John Zápolya and his son John Sigismund Zápolya, who contested the claims of the House of Habsburg to rule the Kingdom of Hungary from 1526 to 1570.
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The Eastern Hungarian Kingdom is a modern term coined by some historians to designate the realm of John Zápolya and his son John Sigismund Zápolya, who contested the claims of the House of Habsburg to rule the Kingdom of Hungary from 1526 to 1570. The Zápolyas ruled over an eastern part of Hungary, and the Habsburg kings ruled the west. The Habsburgs tried several times to unite all Hungary under their rule, but the Ottoman Empire prevented that by supporting the Eastern Hungarian Kingdom.
Modern Countries Once Part of Eastern Hungarian Kingdom
At its mapped extent, Eastern Hungarian Kingdom covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Eastern Hungarian Kingdom's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Eastern Hungarian Kingdom: Key Facts
| Capitals | Alba Iulia, Lipova, Buda |
|---|---|
| Founded | 11 November 1526 |
| Dissolved | 16 August 1570 |
Preceded by
- Kingdom of Hungary
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q625380 (CC0).
Eastern Hungarian Kingdom Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 144,466 km² in 1549 CE.
Eastern Hungarian Kingdom: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Eastern Hungarian Kingdom exist?
The Eastern Hungarian Kingdom is dated to 1529 CE – 1571 CE, in the Early Modern & Age of Discovery era.
What was the capital of the Eastern Hungarian Kingdom?
The capital of the Eastern Hungarian Kingdom was Buda (1526–41), Lippa (now Lipova) (1541–42), Gyulafehérvár (now Alba Iulia) (1542–70).
How large was the Eastern Hungarian Kingdom at its peak?
At its peak in 1549 the Eastern Hungarian Kingdom covered about 144,466 km².
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