About Ferenc Frangepán
Lived 1490 – 1543 (aged 52–53). Ferenc Frangepán was a Hungarian catholic priest, politician and archbishop.
Count Franjo Frankopan Cetinski (, , died 1543) was a Croatian nobleman and Latinist.
Frankopan was the son of knez (prince) Ivan Frankopan Cetinski and the member of Cetin branch of the Frankopan family. His given name was Ivan, but after joining the Franciscan order he took the name Franjo. He followed the steps of his uncle Grgur and became archbishop of Kalocsa and bishop of Eger. He also served as diplomat on the court of Janos Zapolya. In 1541, he attended the Diet of Regensburg where he made a speech against the Turks (Oratio reverendissimi in Christo patris) which was soon printed.
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Who was Ferenc Frangepán?
Croatian nobleman and cleric
When was Ferenc Frangepán born?
Ferenc Frangepán was born in 1490 in Modruš.
When did Ferenc Frangepán die?
Ferenc Frangepán died on 28 January 1543 in Bratislava.
What was Ferenc Frangepán's occupation?
Ferenc Frangepán was a catholic priest, politician and archbishop.
What nationality was Ferenc Frangepán?
Ferenc Frangepán was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ferenc Frangepán. https://biography.guide/ferenc-frangepan-catholic-priest/
MLA: "Ferenc Frangepán." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ferenc-frangepan-catholic-priest/.
Chicago: "Ferenc Frangepán." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ferenc-frangepan-catholic-priest/.
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