János Ghyczy

János Ghyczy
Governor of Transylvania
In office
1 May 1585 – 17 December 1588
MonarchsStephen Báthory
Sigismund Báthory
Preceded bySándor Kendi
Farkas Kovacsóczy
László Sombori
Succeeded bySigismund Báthory (as Prince)
Personal details
Bornc. 1520
Died7 January 1589
Gyulafehérvár, Principality of Transylvania
(today: Alba Iulia, Romania)
SpouseZsuzsanna Válkai
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The native form of this personal name is ghiczi, assa- és ablánczkürti Ghyczy János. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

János Ghyczy de Ghicz, Assakürt et Ablánczkürt (c. 1520 – 7 January 1589) was a Hungarian noble in the Principality of Transylvania, member of the Royal Council, who served as Governor of Transylvania for the underage voivode then prince Sigismund Báthory from 1 May 1585 to 17 December 1588.

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