Battle of Mohács 1526

[Hannibal]

One of the most famous sultans in the Ottoman Empire was Muhteşem Süleyman  (Soliman le Magnifique !) .... (the Magnificent)

[snagy]

Thank you for your kind replies, Gentlemen!
However, your pronunciation Michel, is ein wenig Türkisch!!
(If I may say..!! )
Have a nice day!
Sandor

[Hannibal]

Muhteşem, Sandor !!!!

[merlino]

compliments! 

[snagy]

Christopher (Kristof) Frangepan, Croatian Dalmatian ban.
He did not take part in the Mohacs-battle, but was a famous contemporary warlord of Hungary.






Have a nice weekend -
Sandor

[John Alberts]

Indeed, interesting and nicely painted; good work

[johnr]

Very nice, interesting subject didn't realise they used bagpipes. look forward to seeing any additions.

[snagy]

Friends,
let me show two recently painted figures from the Mohács set of Offizin Gerstenhauer  (previously Kieler Zinnfiguren).
First the figure C14 of a Hungarian baron and the figure of a Hungarian bagpiper C15).
The figures - at least the figure of the bagpiper - should represent the musician BEFORE the battle, since there was no mood and place for making merry thereafter.
The battle ended up with a disastrous Hungarian defeat wherein about 18 000 Hungarian soldiers have been killed by the Ottoman army .
The king, Louis II died and died the majority of the Hungarian aristocrats (barons), the majority of the Hungarian prelates (bishops).




I have to mention that Mr. Gerstenhauer, who at present manages the Kieler Zinnfiguren, is a very nice gentleman, it is a pleasure to contact him.
Have a nice day-
Sandor