Politics & Government

Treaty Compromise Between Ferdinand I and John Zápolya

The Treaty of Nagyvárad was established to resolve the conflict over the Hungarian throne following the death of Louis II. Signed between Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I and King John Zápolya, it recognized both rulers' claims to the throne of Hungary. The treaty ultimately sought to avoid further armed conflict and establish a lasting peace, delineating the territories controlled by each monarch. It was an effort to stabilize the region amidst the rising power of the Ottoman Empire and internal divisions.

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