Jakab Cseszneky de Csesznek et Visk was a Hungarian aristocrat and first Lord of

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in the 13th century. Jakab was the son of ''Mihály'', member of the clan Bána, and

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. He became the swordbearer of the King

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and held also the title Count of Trencsén. About 1263 he constructed the famous gothic Castle of

in the

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mountains. Jakab Cseszneky and his descendants have been called after the castle:

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. His wife was the daughter of

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, member of the clan Csák. His sons, Miklós, Lőrinc, Szomor and Mihály were important supporters of the Kings

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and

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and fought bravely against

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, the powerful Hungarian feudal lord.

Sources

* Györffy György: Az Árpád-kori Magyarország történeti földrajza
The castle of Csesznek

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