John Zápolya, Hungarian king (born 1487)

John Zápolya

King of Hungary from 1526 to 1540

John Zápolya or 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.