About Bálint Drugeth
Lived 1577 – 1609 (aged 31–32). Bálint Drugeth was a Hungarian politician.
Bálint Drugeth de Geren et Homonna (; 1577 – 7 November 1609), also anglicized as Valentine Drugeth, was judge royal of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1608 to 1609.
Early life
Bálint was the son of István Drugeth, ispán (or head) of Ung County, and Fruzsina Török. He was born in 1577.
Career
He joined Stephen Bocskai in early 1605. Bocskai named Drugeth his successor in his last will.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bálint Drugeth?
son-in-law of Sigismund Rákóczi, Prince of Transylvania
When was Bálint Drugeth born?
Bálint Drugeth was born in 1577.
When did Bálint Drugeth die?
Bálint Drugeth died on 7 November 1609 in Uzhhorod.
What was Bálint Drugeth's occupation?
Bálint Drugeth was a politician.
What nationality was Bálint Drugeth?
Bálint Drugeth was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bálint Drugeth. https://biography.guide/balint-drugeth/
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