Bathory
The Bathory Family
The Bathory Family
The Báthory family is a Hungarian noble family that rose to prominence in central Europe during the late Middle Ages. The family belonged to the Gutkeled clan of Hungarian nobles which traced its descent to Swabian brothers Gut and Kelad, who immigrated into Hungary in the early 1000’s. King Ladislaus IV, King ...
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Stephen Bathory King of Poland
Stephen Bathory: King of Poland
Stephen Bathory, also known as Stefan Bathory, was born in Transylvania in 1533 and was the son of Stephen Bathory, Deputy Voivode (Deputy Prince) of Transylvania. After years of gaining a pleasing reputation in the courts, Bathory was named Prince of Transylvania after Prince John Zapolya; this was due to ...
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Nyirbator
The Bator; Nyirbator
Located in the Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county of eastern Hungary, Nyirbator is a centuries old community known for its firm roots in the long history of Transylvania and the Hungarian kingdom. The region was originally owned by the Bathoris noble family. The family traces its lineage to the Gutkeled clan, ancestral clan of a large ...
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Swedish Metal Band Bathory
Bathory: Swedish Metal
In Stockholm, 1983, the guitarist Quorthon, bassist Hanoi, and drummer Vans joined together to form a band. After going through a series of names, such as Nosferatu and Natas, they settled on Bathory as an homage to the Hungarian countess Elizabth Bathory, who according to myth bathed in the blood of virgins. ...
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Elizabeth Bathory, Film Bathory (2008)
Elizabeth Bathory & Bathory 2008
Elizabeth Bathory was a famous countess from the renowned Bathory family in Hungary. The film Elizabeth Bathory & Bathory 2008 is based on the story of her life depicting her serial killer role in her real life. Bathory family was famous for defending Hungary from Turks invasions. Elizabeth Bathory was ...
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