Ferenc Forgách
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| Archdiocese | Esztergom |
| Diocese | Várad (today: Oradea Mare) |
| Installed | 1556 |
| Term ended | 1566 |
| Predecessor | Mátyás Zaberdi |
| Successor | István Radeczy |
| Other post(s) | Canon of Eger |
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| Born | c. 1530 |
| Died | 19 January 1577 Padua |
| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Baron Ferenc Forgách de Ghymes et Gács (c. 1530[1] – 19 January 1577) was a Hungarian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, who served as bishop of Várad (today: Oradea Mare) and Chancellor of Transylvania between 1571 and 1575. His mentor was Nicolaus Olahus.
His nephews were, among others, Palatine Zsigmond Forgách and Archbishop of Esztergom Ferenc Forgách.[2]
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| Preceded by Mátyás Zaberdi |
Bishop of Várad 1556–1566 |
Succeeded by István Radeczy |
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| Preceded by | Chancellor of Transylvania 1571–1575 |
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