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Stephen I of Hungary

(0968–1038) Monarch

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Stephen I of Hungary was a monarch, best known for István király intelmei.

Quick Facts About Stephen I of Hungary

Born
November 30, 0968
Died
August 15, 1038
Profession
Monarch
Notable works
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About Stephen I of Hungary

Stephen I, also known as King Saint Stephen, was the last grand prince of the Hungarians between 997 and 1000 or 1001, and the first king of Hungary from 1000 or 1001 until his death in 1038. The year of his birth is uncertain, but many details of his life suggest that he was born in, or after, 975, in Esztergom. He was given the pagan name Vajk at birth, but the date of his baptism is unknown. He was the only son of Grand Prince Géza and his wife, Sarolt, who was descended from a prominent family of gyulas. Although both of his parents were baptized, Stephen was the first member of his family to become a devout Christian. He married Gisela of Bavaria, a scion of the imperial Ottonian dynasty.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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