KINGDOM OF HUNGARY

JOHN HUNYADI

A political and military leader from Hungary, Hunyadi’s influence was strong around central and south-eastern Europe, cutting his teeth against the Ottoman Empire on the southern border of the Kingdom of Hungary. His victory at Belgrade against Mehmed II cemented his reputation.

JOHN OF CAPISTRANO

This Franciscan friar and Catholic priest was originally from Italy and earned the nickname “the Soldier Saint” when he took up arms against the Ottoman Empire at the age of 70 to lead a new Crusade at Belgrade. Despite also being known for his anti-semitic rhetoric, he was canonised in the late 17th century.

MICHAEL SZILÁGYI

Szilágyi started out working for his brother-in-law as vice ispán of Torontál County. He was the captain of the Belgrade fortress during the siege and in later years became Ban of Mascó, becoming a baron. He also served as regent for the Kingdom of Hungary as Hunyadi’s son Matthias was elected king.