Gregory (; died 11 April 1241) was a Hungarian

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in the first half of the 13th century, who served as

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from 1224 until his death fighting against the

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in the

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Biography

His origin is uncertain, possibly came from a medium landowner family. He bore the title of "''magister''", demonstrating his potential education and skills in science. Gregory was elected Bishop of Győr by the cathedral chapter in 1224; according to a non-authentic charter, he already held the position since 1223. Nevertheless, he was still referred to as elected bishop in 1224. Gregory was considered a supporter of

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, then

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. He actively participated in their governance at the royal council. He led a royal campaign against the

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in 1225, who had attempted to eliminate the suzerainty of the Hungarian kings in their granted territory Barcaság (now Țara Bârsei, Romania) in

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. During his episcopate, Gregory managed to resettle the

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and Dominican friars in the Diocese of Győr. He successfully petitioned

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in order to recover the previously usurped church

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by Andrew II. During the Mongol invasion of Hungary, Gregory participated in the Battle of Mohi on 11 April 1241, where he was killed, according to Master Roger's '' Carmen Miserabile'', where his name was misspelled "George".

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