The rise of Janos Hunyadi and his battles in the wars against the Ottomans in 15th century Europe.
The series follows Hunyadi’s adventures leading to the Siege of Belgrade in 1456, a pivotal battle in which Hunyadi led the Hungarian forces to successfully repel an invasion by the Ottoman Empire. Hunyadi’s bravery and military prowess earned him the nickname ‘The White Knight of Christendom.’ The show explores Hunyadi’s life, plagued by scandal, political power plays and conspiracies between noble families from Warsaw, Rome, Belgrade and Vienna. His strongest allies are the women in his life including his life partner Elizabeth Szilagyi.
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Premiere Date2004
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S01E09 E09
To reconcile the feud, a political marriage is made between Cillei and the children of the newly elected governor, Hunyadi. Although the wedding of Matthias and Erzsike prevents the developing war, it also changes the lives of the two families for many years.
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