John Zápolya

Events

2

Episodes

4

Years

1527–1533

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Zápolya, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Battle of Tarcal

   1527

   Role: Commander of opposing Hungarian army

   1. 11527 · HungaryHabsburg Invasion and Buda Capture

      Ferdinand invaded Hungary in 1527 and captured Buda while Zápolya was distracted by a peasant uprising.

   2. 21527 · SajóládSkirmish near Sajólád

      Ferdinand's forces engaged and defeated a small contingent of Zápolya's army in a skirmish near Sajólád.

   3. 327 September 1527 · Near TokajBattle of Tarcal

      Zápolya attacked Ferdinand's main force on 27 September 1527, resulting in a Habsburg victory and the rout of Zápolya's troops to the Tisza river.

2. Treaty of Constantinople between Ottoman Empire and Austria

   1533

   Role: King of Hungary and Voivode of Transylvania

   1. 422 July 1533 · ConstantinopleSigning of the Treaty

      Ferdinand I signed the treaty in Constantinople, acknowledging Ottoman suzerainty and agreeing to pay tribute.

Sources

1. Battle of Tarcal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
2. John Zápolya Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18
3. Truce of Constantinople (1533) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11