John Hunyadi in Timisoara, Romania

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John Hunyadi was a prominent Hungarian military leader and statesman in Central and Southeastern Europe during the 15th century. Born into a noble family of Romanian descent, he developed his military skills on the southern borders of Hungary, where Ottoman attacks were common. Appointed voivode of Transylvania and head of several southern counties, Hunyadi took charge of defending the frontiers in 1441. He adopted the Hussite method of using wagons for military purposes and employed professional soldiers, as well as mobilizing local peasants to fight against invaders. These innovations contributed significantly to his early successes against Ottoman troops who were plundering the southern marches in the early 1440s. Although Hunyadi was defeated in the Battle of Varna in 1444 and the Second Battle of Kosovo in 1448, his successful "Long Campaign" across the Balkan Mountains in 1443-44 and defense of Belgrade/Nándorfehérvár in 1456 established him as a great general. The bells of Catholic and older Protestant churches are rung daily at noon to commemorate the Belgrade victory. John Hunyadi was also an accomplished statesman who played a key role in the civil war between the supporters of Wladislas I and Ladislaus V, two claimants to the Hungarian throne in the early 1440s. He was appointed one of the seven "Captains in Chief" responsible for administering state affairs until Ladislaus V came of age. The Diet of Hungary elected Hunyadi as sole regent with the title of governor, a position he held until his resignation in 1452. The sovereign awarded him the first hereditary title (perpetual count of Beszterce/Bistrița) in the Kingdom of Hungary, making him one of the wealthiest landowners in the kingdom. Hunyadi's victories over the Turks prevented them from invading the Kingdom of Hungary for more than 60 years. His fame was a decisive factor in the election of his son, Matthias Corvinus, as king by the Diet of 1457. John Hunyadi is still revered as a heroic figure among Hungarians, Romanians, Serbians, Bulgarians, and other nations of the region. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, which creates a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help. Scanned: Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)