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Benedict Makrai

1360 – 1420

Hungarian noble and diplomat

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About Benedict Makrai

Lived 1360 – 1420 (aged 59–60). Benedict Makrai was a Hungarian jurist, astronomer, philosopher and diplomat.

Benedict Makrai (, , ; 1360s – after 1421) was a well-educated Hungarian noble and diplomat in the service of Sigismund of Luxemburg, King of Hungary and later Holy Roman Emperor. He is best known for his 1412–13 mission to Poland–Lithuania to mediate their territorial dispute with the Teutonic Knights over Samogitia and Masovia in the aftermath of the Battle of Grunwald. His mission did not resolve the dispute and only heightened the tensions.

Early life and education Makrai was probably born in the second half of the 1360s. His brothers were Sebastian, who served as ispán of the chamber of salt (, mentioned in this capacity in 1397 and 1403), and Stephen, the vice-ispán of Baranya County under Nicholas Garai (around 1388).

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Important facts

Born
1360, Szatmár County
Birth century
Died
1420, Eger
Nationality
Education
University of Padua, University of Paris, Charles University
Employers
University of Vienna, Charles University
Also known as
Benedek Makrai, Benedykt Makrai, Benedict Makra

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Benedict Makrai?

Hungarian noble and diplomat

When was Benedict Makrai born?

Benedict Makrai was born in 1360 in Szatmár County.

When did Benedict Makrai die?

Benedict Makrai died in 1420 in Eger.

What was Benedict Makrai's occupation?

Benedict Makrai was a jurist, astronomer, philosopher and diplomat.

What nationality was Benedict Makrai?

Benedict Makrai was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Benedict Makrai

· Wikidata: Q9168741

· DBpedia: Benedict Makrai

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