Ferenc Forgách
(1560/66–1615) Roman Catholic archbishop of Esztergom
About Ferenc Forgách
Lived 1566 – 1615 (aged 48–49). Ferenc Forgách was a Hungarian catholic priest, catholic bishop and archbishop.
Baron Ferenc Forgách de Ghymes et Gács (1560 – 16 October 1615) was a Hungarian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, who served as archbishop of Esztergom from 1607 to 1615.
Family The Forgách family was one of the eldest houses of Hungary. Ferenc's parents were Baron Simon Forgách (died 1598) and Orsolya Pemflinger. His father functioned as Master of Cup-bearers. They had ten children (five boys and five girls), including Zsigmond Forgách, Palatine, and Mihály Forgách, a soldier.
Ferenc Forgách was born as a Lutheran. He converted to Roman Catholicism under the influence of his uncle, Ferenc Forgách, who functioned as Bishop of Várad (today: Oradea).
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Who was Ferenc Forgách?
(1560/66–1615) Roman Catholic archbishop of Esztergom
When was Ferenc Forgách born?
Ferenc Forgách was born in 1566 in Esztergom.
When did Ferenc Forgách die?
Ferenc Forgách died on 16 October 1615 in Sklené Teplice.
What was Ferenc Forgách's occupation?
Ferenc Forgách was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and archbishop.
What nationality was Ferenc Forgách?
Ferenc Forgách was Hungarian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ferenc Forgách (archbishop of Esztergom)
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