Explore the life of John Hunyadi, a revered hero in Hungary, Romania, and Serbia. Known as "Turk-Buster" and "The White Knight," Hunyadi secured numerous victories against Turkish forces. His governance of the Kingdom of Hungary and his legendary battles, including the Crusade of Varna and the Siege of Belgrade, cement his legacy as a valorous leader. Hunyadi's story of courage and resilience continues to inspire, with his son Matthias ascending to the Hungarian throne, perpetuating his father's legendary status.

00:00: Introduction
01:43: Ancestry & Early Life
08:04: Rise to Power
10:12: Hungarian–Ottoman War (1437–1442)
20:21: The Crusade of Varna
23:50: Regent of Hungary
27:45: The Siege of Belgrade & Death

#JohnHunyadi #Hungarianhistory #OttomanEmpire #Medievalwarfare #CrusadeofVarna #SiegeofBelgrade

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices