About Krsto Ungnad
Lived 1500 – 1587. Krsto Ungnad was a Hungarian politician.
Krsto Ungnad or Kristóf Ungnád was a baron and Croatian ban, whose father was named Ivan.
In 1557 Ungnad, as a captain in the Croatian army, defeated the Turks in Koprivnica.
Before becoming ban he was mayor of Varaždin. He assumed the role of ban in 1578. During his reign he is known to have settled a land dispute in Turopolje. He also lost territory to Ottoman Bosnia and the Croatian border was pushed north from the river Una to the Kupa.
Ungnad was a proponent of the Protestant Reformation and it saw some gains in Croatia during his rule.
Family He married Anna Loszony
Anna who married Toma Erdödy.
He plays a large role in August Šenoa’s peak work Zlatarevo zlato.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Krsto Ungnad?
Ban of Croatia (? - 1587?)
When was Krsto Ungnad born?
Krsto Ungnad was born in 1500.
When did Krsto Ungnad die?
Krsto Ungnad died on 6 November 1587.
What was Krsto Ungnad's occupation?
Krsto Ungnad was a politician.
What nationality was Krsto Ungnad?
Krsto Ungnad was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Krsto Ungnad. https://biography.guide/krsto-ungnad/
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