György Szondy

György Szondy 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.

Szondy György
Statue of Szondy on Kodály körönd, Budapest
Nickname(s)Suhó
Born1500
Turóc County
Died(1552-07-09)9 July 1552
Drégely Castle
Buried
Drégelypalánk,
Nógrád County, Hungary
Allegiance Kingdom of Hungary
Service/branchArmy
Years of service37
RankCaptain
UnitInfantry
Battles/warsBattle of Mohács (29 August 1526)
Drégely Castle (July 1552)
RelationsJakab Szondy (brother)
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