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Austrian Capture of Esztergom and Raid on Buda

When
1530
Where
Esztergom Castle
Episodes
1

In 1530, Ferdinand I occupied the castle of Esztergom, a former Hungarian capital on the Danube. The legacy record claims a subsequent raid on Buda, but the provided source only confirms the occupation of Esztergom.

Episodes

  1. 1530 · Esztergom CastleOccupation of Esztergom Castle

    Ferdinand I occupied the castle of Esztergom in 1530.

Background and detail

Occupation of Esztergom. In 1530, Ferdinand I occupied the castle of Esztergom. This action marked a significant Habsburg military presence in the region, although the provided sources do not detail the specific circumstances of the capture or any subsequent raids on Buda.

People involved

Sources

  1. Esztergom Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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