Who became the ruler of Hungary after the death of Ladislaus?
Matthias Hunyadi
John Hunyadi
Ulrich II, Count of Celje
George of Poděbrady
Answer
After Ladislaus's death, the nobles elected his uncle Matthias Hunyadi as king of Hungary in 1458. Matthias was the son of János Hunyadi, a great Hungarian general who had fought against the Ottoman Turks. Matthias was a capable ruler who restored Hungary's power and prestige. He also expanded Hungary's territory by conquering parts of Serbia and Wallachia.
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