Ferenc Forgách, Bishop of Várad
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| Archdiocese | Esztergom |
| Diocese | Várad (today: Oradea Mare) |
| Installed | 1556 |
| Term ended | 1566 |
| Predecessor | Mátyás Zaberdi |
| Successor | István Radeczy |
| Other posts | Canon of Eger |
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| Born | c. 1530 Buda, Kingdom of Hungary |
| Died | January 19, 1577 Padua |
| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Baron Ferenc Forgách de Ghymes et Gács (c. 1530 – 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.
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