Stephen Báthory

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Stephen Báthory born?September 27, 1533
2. When did Stephen Báthory die?May 12, 1586 (age 52)
3. Where was Stephen Báthory born?Somlyó, Kingdom of Hungary
4. Who was Stephen Báthory?He was a Hungarian prince who later became king of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. He was known for his smart leadership and love of learning.
5. When did Stephen Báthory become Prince of Transylvania?He became Prince of Transylvania in 1571.

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