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David Ungnad Von Sonnegg
David Ungnad von Sonnegg was the Holy Roman Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire from 1572 to 1578. He was sent by Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor and accredited by Sultan Selim II. Career Sonnegg served Frederick II of Denmark during the Northern Seven Years' War from 1563 to 1570. He travelled to Constantinople in 1572 as envoy of Holy Roman Emperor Maximillian II, carrying a tribute to the Sultan. Sonnegg was accompanied by a retinue of 20, including the Flemish courtier and diarist Lambert Wyts, who wrote a book on his experiences in Turkey. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Ungnad von Sonnegg, David 1535 births 1600 deaths Ambassadors of Austria to Turkey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Košice
Košice ( , ; german: Kaschau ; hu, Kassa ; pl, Коszyce) is the largest city in eastern Slovakia. It is situated on the river Hornád at the eastern reaches of the Slovak Ore Mountains, near the border with Hungary. With a population of approximately 230,000, Košice is the second-largest city in Slovakia, after the capital Bratislava. Being the economic and cultural centre of eastern Slovakia, Košice is the seat of the Košice Region and Košice Self-governing Region, and is home to the Slovak Constitutional Court, three universities, various dioceses, and many museums, galleries, and theatres. In 2013 Košice was the European Capital of Culture, together with Marseille, France. Košice is an important industrial centre of Slovakia, and the U.S. Steel Košice steel mill is the largest employer in the city. The town has extensive railway connections and an international airport. The city has a preserved historical centre which is the largest among Slovak towns. There are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
