Justina Szilágyi

Description: (Vlad the Impaler's wife)
Justina Szilágyi de Horogszeg's professional life was marked by strategic marriages that allowed her to acquire and maintain estates in various regions. Initially married to Wenceslas Pongrác of Szentmiklós, she later wed Vlad Dracula, Voivode of Wallachia, to secure her position. Following Vlad's death, she married Paul Suki to strengthen her claim to Transylvanian estates and later John Erdélyi of Somkerék. Through these marriages, Justina navigated the complexities of noble society, managing and expanding her land holdings throughout her life.

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Born In Hungary
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