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Baron Ferenc Forgách de Ghymes et Gács (c. 1530 – 19 January 1577) was a Hungarian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as bishop of Várad (today: Oradea Mare) and Chancellor of Transylvania between 1571 and 1575. His mentor was Nicolaus Olahus.His nephews were among others Palatine Zsigmond Forgách and Archbishop of Esztergom Ferenc Forgách.

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active years end year
1566-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1556-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
1530-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
Buda, Kingdom of Hungary
death date
1577-01-19
death place
Padua

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