Gheorghe Doja

Gheorghe Doja

politician Romania

Gheorghe Doja, born in 1470 in Transylvania, was a Szekler noble and a prominent leader of the peasant uprising against the Hungarian landowners in 1514. His rebellion is considered a significant historical event, shocking Central and Eastern Europe. After the uprising's failure, Doja was captured and subjected to a gruesome execution that involved extreme torture and humiliation, earning him a notorious place in history as a martyr for the oppressed peasants. His death, described as one of the most barbaric in history, has inspired various artistic works and continues to be a subject of historical discussion.

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Romania Romania: Gheorghe Doja was a small noble from Transylvania who led the peasant uprising against Hungarian landowners in 1514. 5

Adevărul: Cea mai crudă și mai barbară moarte din istorie. „Tronul de Foc”, tortura de neînchipuit la care a fost supus răsculatul Gheorghe Doja