Original scientific paper

King John I of Szapolyai’s Diplomat: István Brodarics

Teréz Oborni ; Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of History, Budapest, Hungary

Abstract

John of Szapolyai needed qualified Humanist diplomats in order to retain his rule. One of his most reliable adherents was Stjepan Brodarić (István Brodarics). He often carried out negotiations in Poland where he had developed close relationship with the royal court. Brodarics also conducted missions in Venice, in the French court and in the Vatican. He participated in the negotiations with Ferdinánd of Habsburg, and he played a key role in the conclusion of the Treaty of Várad. It was also him who prepared the marriage between Szapolyai and Isabella of Jagiellon. His contemporaries regarded him as an outstanding diplomat.

Keywords

John of Szapolyai; diplomacy; Stjepan Brodarić (István Brodarics); Poland; Ottoman Empire; 16th century; Treaty of Várad (1538)

Hrčak ID:

77656

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/77656

Publication date:

1.11.2010.

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