Péter Perényi
Voivode of Transylvania, Crown Guard of the Holy Crown of Hungary
About Péter Perényi
Lived 1502 – 1548 (aged 45–46). Péter Perényi was a Hungarian politician, voivode and chancellor.
Baron Péter Perényi (; 1502 – 2 March 1548 in Vienna) was a Hungarian aristocrat who held the office of voivode of Transylvania from 1526 to 1529. He was an influential protector of Protestant preachers in the Kingdom of Hungary.
Since 1541 he held the title of Prince of the Holy Roman Empire (Prince of Siklos) but never used this title publicly.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Péter Perényi?
Voivode of Transylvania, Crown Guard of the Holy Crown of Hungary
When was Péter Perényi born?
Péter Perényi was born in 1502.
When did Péter Perényi die?
Péter Perényi died in 1548.
What was Péter Perényi's occupation?
Péter Perényi was a politician, voivode and chancellor.
What nationality was Péter Perényi?
Péter Perényi was Hungarian.
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· DBpedia: Péter Perényi (1502–1548)
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