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Makar Of Pécs
Makar was a prelate in the Kingdom of Hungary in the second half of the 13th century. He was provost (religion), provost of Dömös Chapter around 1156, and bishop of Pécs between around 1162 and 1186. The medieval sculptures of the cathedral at Pécs are dated to his period. Life The first record on Makar's life (a charter of 1156 by Archbishop Martyrius, Archbishop of Esztergom, Martyrius of Esztergom) refers to him as provost of the collegiate chapter at Dömös. He was appointed bishop of Pécs in the reign of King Géza II of Hungary. However, Makar became one of the four prelates who assisted Géza II's brother, Stephen IV of Hungary, Stephen IV against the late king's son, Stephen III of Hungary, Stephen III. Stephen IV's claim to the throne was promoted by the Byzantine Empire, which may account for Makar's choice, his diocese being situated on the southern borders of Hungary. Nevertheless, Makar left Stephen IV's party, shortly after, since a charter Stephen III issued in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingdom Of Hungary
The Kingdom of Hungary was a monarchy in Central Europe that existed for nearly a millennium, from 1000 to 1946 and was a key part of the Habsburg monarchy from 1526-1918. The Principality of Hungary emerged as a Christian kingdom upon the Coronation of the Hungarian monarch, coronation of the first king Stephen I of Hungary, Stephen I at Esztergom around the year 1000;Kristó Gyula – Barta János – Gergely Jenő: Magyarország története előidőktől 2000-ig (History of Hungary from the prehistory to 2000), Pannonica Kiadó, Budapest, 2002, , pp. 37, 113, 678 ("Magyarország a 12. század második felére jelentős európai tényezővé, középhatalommá vált."/"By the 12th century Hungary became an important European factor, became a middle power.", "A Nyugat részévé vált Magyarország.../Hungary became part of the West"), pp. 616–644 his family (the Árpád dynasty) led the monarchy for 300 years. By the 12th century, the kingdom became a European power. Du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |