THE LAST MEMBERS OF THE DOBOZI DÁNFI FAMILY
Jan. 22, 2024
Keywords:
Temesköz
Dobozi Dánfi family
15th century
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Abstract
King Matthias – like most of his predecessors – conducted both his domestic and foreign policies in a way that it
enabled several ordinary noblemen to take their chances and to climb higher on the social ladder. One of the monarch’s
beneficiaries was Andreas Dánfi of Doboz whose career exemplifies well how someone from the relatively
well-to-do, but local strata of the nobility could reach a significant castle owning, almost baronial status. The raise
of the family did not even come to a halt when Andreas supported John Corvin, the pretender instead of King
Wladislas II in 1490. Nevertheless, as Andreas had no heirs, he needed to consider the defunction of his line so
he carefully paved the way for his cousin, Martin too, and tended his bestowal during his life. Martin, however,
happened to be the last male member of the family. Following his death, the estates of the Dánfis enriched other
distinguished families even though his wife could save some portions for herself and her daughter, Anne.
