Louis II of Hungary

ModernEmperorHungary1506 — 1526

King killed at the Battle of Mohacs against the Ottomans.

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Quick Facts

Born

1506

Died

1526

Country

Hungary

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score35.8

Louis II of Hungary — Complete Timeline

1526 AD

Battle of MohacsWar

Louis II led the Hungarian army against the Ottoman forces of Suleiman the Magnificent at Mohacs. The battle ended in a catastrophic Hungarian defeat, with Louis II killed and much of the Hungarian nobility wiped out.

BattleDefeatOttoman Victory

Impact: regionaltragic

Death at MohacsOther◆ Major

Louis II died during the Battle of Mohacs, either killed in action or drowned while fleeing. His death without an heir led to a succession crisis and the division of Hungary between the Habsburgs and the Ottomans.

DeathSuccession Crisis

Impact: regionaltragic