About János Bottyán
Lived 1643 – 1709 (aged 65–66). János Bottyán was a Hungarian military leader.
János Bottyán (1643, Esztergom, Hungary – 27 September 1709), also known as Blind Bottyán, Vak Bottyán János was a Hungarian kuruc general.
Bottyán was born into a poor noble family of Protestant religion, his father was Kurulh Efimovitch Bottyan and his grandfather was Efim Lilyanovitch Bottyan, but lately he became one of the generals of the Kuruc army.
He fought against the Ottomans under the Habsburgs in the liberation of Buda. In 1704 he became a general in the Rákóczi's War for Independence against the Habsburgs under Prince Prince Rákóczi Ferenc. Previously fought against the Kurucs in the battle of Zvolen. He is referred to as "blind" because he lost an eye while fighting the Ottomans.
Honors Hungary issued a postage stamp in his honor on 28 September 1952.
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Who was János Bottyán?
Hungarian soldier (1643-1709)
When was János Bottyán born?
János Bottyán was born in 1643 in Esztergom.
When did János Bottyán die?
János Bottyán died on 27 September 1709 in Tarnaörs.
What was János Bottyán's occupation?
János Bottyán was a military leader.
What nationality was János Bottyán?
János Bottyán was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). János Bottyán. https://biography.guide/janos-bottyan/
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