György Szondy

The native form of this personal name is Szondy György. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Szondy György
Statue of Szondy on Kodály körönd, Budapest
NicknameSuhó
Born1500
Turóc County
Died9 July 1552(1552-07-09) (aged 51–52)
Drégely Castle
Buried
Drégelypalánk,
Nógrád County, Hungary
Allegiance Kingdom of Hungary
BranchArmy
Service years37
RankCaptain
UnitInfantry
ConflictsBattle of Mohács (29 August 1526)
Drégely Castle (July 1552)
RelationsJakab Szondy (brother)

György Szondy (1500 – 9 July 1552) was a Hungarian soldier and the captain of Drégely Castle. He was a respected soldier, even by his Turkish foes, whose recognition can be seen by his burial by Hadim Ali Pasha with full military honours.

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