CountFerenc II Nádasdy de Nádasd et Fogarasföld (6 October 1555 – 4 January 1604) was a Hungarian nobleman. His family, Nádasdy, was one of the wealthiest and most influential of the era in Hungary. In 1571, when Ferenc was 16, his mother, Orsolya Nádasdy (née Kanizsay), using her association with many noble families in Hungary, organized a marriage to the young Elizabeth Báthory (or Hungarian: Báthory Erzsébet), daughter of the Count György and Anna Báthory. The Báthory family were as rich and illustrious as the Nádasdy family, though older and more influential, since they had several relatives who had the charge of Nádor (palatine) of Hungary. Among them, included a cardinal, a King of Poland-Lithuania, and a Prince of Transylvania.[1]
At the age of 14, Ferenc became engaged to a ten-year-old Elizabeth Báthory. He invited her to move into the Nádasdy Castle, Castle Sárvár, situated in Vas County in western Hungary. Ferenc, unlike his wife, could barely read and write in his mother tongue. He is said to have had a basic understanding of the Latin and German languages, which he intended to use while mediating the Hungarian wars. His wife, on the other hand, was known to be one of the most educated women of the time. Not only could she read and write, but spoke with great fluency in additional languages, such as Latin, German and Greek.[2]
Family life
On 8 May 1575, Ferenc and Elizabeth married at Castle Varannó in what is today Vranov, Slovakia. They were 19 and 15, respectively. More than 4,500 guests attended the wedding. By mutual agreement, Ferenc adopted the maiden name of his wife, and not vice versa. At the time, the name Báthory was more honorable than Nádasdy. After the wedding, the new lords of Nádasdy, along with Orsolya and other Nádasdy family members went to live in Csejte.
The Catchtice Castle was built in the thirteenth century on top of a hill. At the foot of that hill stood the village of Csejte, which lends its name to the castle. Built by the Hont-Pázmány family, the castle was intended to serve primarily as an observation post for surveillance of the road connecting Hungary to Moravia, now in the Czech Republic. It was later owned by Matt Csak, of the Stiboríc Stibor dynasty. The Nádasdy-Báthory families purchased the castle property as a wedding gift, along with seventeen surrounding villages.
Portrait of Elizabeth Báthory
In 1578 Count Ferenc took over one of the flanks of the Hungarian army. Due to his frequent trips away from home, he did not conceive a first child with his wife for 10 years. Their first child, Anna, was born in 1585 [3] and was later to become the wife of Nikola VI Zrinski. Their other known children include Orsolya (Orsika) Nádasdy (1590 – unknown) who would later become the wife of István II Benyó; Katalin (Kata or Katherina) Nádasdy (1594 – unknown); András Nádasdy (1596–1603); and Pál (Paul) Nádasdy (1598–1650), father of Franz III. Nádasdy.
Military life
As a soldier, in the Ottoman–Hungarian Wars, Ferenc helped conquer the castles of Esztergom, Waitzen, Visegrád, Székesfehérvár and, years later, Győr. All of these castles were originally held by the Ottoman Empire. Thanks to the intervention of the Count, the Hungarians held a major advantage over the Turks. At this time, the central-southern part of Christian Hungary was under Ottoman occupation. The military career, of Ferenc, flowed beside one of his best friends, the noble Hungarian Nicholas Pálffy, who was considered one of the most important military commanders of his time.[4] Pálffy had the full support of Rudolf II, the Habsburg King of Hungary and Holy Roman Emperor. He was noted for his struggle against the Ottoman Turks, eventually receiving the title of Earl of Pozsony Pressburg, Bratislava. During his long period of military service, Count Nádasdy was known for great courage in battle and also, for his extreme cruelty to Ottoman prisoners.
Death
On 4 January 1604, Ferenc, the Black Knight of Hungary, died of a mysterious and sudden illness in the middle of a battle. The disease which killed Count Ferenc Nádasdy is still unknown. It is known, however, that he had suffered a disease of the lower limbs for at least two years before succumbing to the illness.[5]
Aftermath
After Nadasdy's death, the wealth and properties were inherited by Elizabeth Bathory. From 1610, a confused, conceptual lawsuit took place against the widow and on 29 December she was sentenced to house arrest in the castle. They could not handle the lawsuit in official way. In July 1614, the testament of the Countess left her estate to her children. The process against Elizabeth ended with her death a month later. [6][7] The descendants of Ferenc and Elizabeth were banished from Hungary and went to Poland. Although some returned to Hungary after 1640, that was the end of the noble status of the Báthory-Nádasdy family in Hungary.[8][9]
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Hungary Among them included a cardinal a King of Poland Lithuania and a Prince of Transylvania 1 Ferenc II NadasdyBaron later Count Ferenc NadasdyFull nameFerenc Nadasdy of Nadasd and FogarasfoldBorn6 October 1555Sarvar Kingdom of HungaryDied4 January 1604 1604 01 04 aged 48 Sarvar Kingdom of HungaryNoble familyNadasdySpouse s Elizabeth BathoryIssueAnnaOrsikaKatalinAndrasPaulFatherBaron Tamas Nadasdy de Nadasd et FogarasfoldMotherOrsolya Kanizsay de Kanizsa Contents 1 Early life 2 Family life 3 Military life 4 Death 5 Aftermath 6 ReferencesEarly life EditAt the age of 14 Ferenc became engaged to a ten year old Elizabeth Bathory He invited her to move into the Nadasdy Castle Castle Sarvar situated in Vas County in western Hungary Ferenc unlike his wife could barely read and write in his mother tongue He is said to have had a basic understanding of the Latin and German languages which he intended to use while mediating the Hungarian wars His wife on the other hand was known to be one of the most educated women of the time Not only could she read and write but spoke with great fluency in additional languages such as Latin German and Greek 2 Family life EditOn 8 May 1575 Ferenc and Elizabeth married at Castle Varanno in what is today Vranov Slovakia They were 19 and 15 respectively More than 4 500 guests attended the wedding By mutual agreement Ferenc adopted the maiden name of his wife and not vice versa At the time the name Bathory was more honorable than Nadasdy After the wedding the new lords of Nadasdy along with Orsolya and other Nadasdy family members went to live in Csejte The Catchtice Castle was built in the thirteenth century on top of a hill At the foot of that hill stood the village of Csejte which lends its name to the castle Built by the Hont Pazmany family the castle was intended to serve primarily as an observation post for surveillance of the road connecting Hungary to Moravia now in the Czech Republic It was later owned by Matt Csak of the Stiboric Stibor dynasty The Nadasdy Bathory families purchased the castle property as a wedding gift along with seventeen surrounding villages Portrait of Elizabeth Bathory In 1578 Count Ferenc took over one of the flanks of the Hungarian army Due to his frequent trips away from home he did not conceive a first child with his wife for 10 years Their first child Anna was born in 1585 3 and was later to become the wife of Nikola VI Zrinski Their other known children include Orsolya Orsika Nadasdy 1590 unknown who would later become the wife of Istvan II Benyo Katalin Kata or Katherina Nadasdy 1594 unknown Andras Nadasdy 1596 1603 and Pal Paul Nadasdy 1598 1650 father of Franz III Nadasdy Military life EditAs a soldier in the Ottoman Hungarian Wars Ferenc helped conquer the castles of Esztergom Waitzen Visegrad Szekesfehervar and years later Gyor All of these castles were originally held by the Ottoman Empire Thanks to the intervention of the Count the Hungarians held a major advantage over the Turks At this time the central southern part of Christian Hungary was under Ottoman occupation The military career of Ferenc flowed beside one of his best friends the noble Hungarian Nicholas Palffy who was considered one of the most important military commanders of his time 4 Palffy had the full support of Rudolf II the Habsburg King of Hungary and Holy Roman Emperor He was noted for his struggle against the Ottoman Turks eventually receiving the title of Earl of Pozsony Pressburg Bratislava During his long period of military service Count Nadasdy was known for great courage in battle and also for his extreme cruelty to Ottoman prisoners Death EditOn 4 January 1604 Ferenc the Black Knight of Hungary died of a mysterious and sudden illness in the middle of a battle The disease which killed Count Ferenc Nadasdy is still unknown It is known however that he had suffered a disease of the lower limbs for at least two years before succumbing to the illness 5 Aftermath EditAfter Nadasdy s death the wealth and properties were inherited by Elizabeth Bathory From 1610 a confused conceptual lawsuit took place against the widow and on 29 December she was sentenced to house arrest in the castle They could not handle the lawsuit in official way In July 1614 the testament of the Countess left her estate to her children The process against Elizabeth ended with her death a month later 6 7 The descendants of Ferenc and Elizabeth were banished from Hungary and went to Poland Although some returned to Hungary after 1640 that was the end of the noble status of the Bathory Nadasdy family in Hungary 8 9 References Edit The Legend of Elizabeth Bathory The Historian s View Bathory Chronoligcal TImeline of Bathory Nadasdy Family The Palffy Family of Erdody Chronological TImeline of Bathory Nadasdy Family Szadeczky Kardoss Irma Bathory Erzsebet igazsaga The truth of Elizabeth Bathory 10 years of research using contemporary correspondence The Blood Countess Infamous Lady About the Countess 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