Kingdom of Hungary: Map & History
The Kingdom of Hungary was a monarchy in Central Europe that existed for nearly a millennium, from 1000 to 1946.
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The Kingdom of Hungary was a monarchy in Central Europe that existed for nearly a millennium, from 1000 to 1946. The Catholic kingdom emerged as a continuation of the Grand Principality of Hungary upon the coronation of the first king Stephen I at Esztergom around 1000; his family led the monarchy for 300 years. By the 12th century, the kingdom had become a European power.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kingdom of Hungary
At its mapped extent, Kingdom of Hungary covered territory in 10 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Hungary1000–1546 CE · nearly all
- Slovakia1000–1539 CE · nearly all
- Serbia1000–1546 CE · most
- Austria1487–1491 CE · most
- Croatia1094–1539 CE · most
- Bosnia and Herzegovina1099–1374 CE · a large part
- Czechia1475–1491 CE · a large part
- Romania1000–1546 CE · a large part
- Poland1475–1491 CE · a large part
- Ukraine1188–1191 CE · a small part
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Kingdom of Hungary's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Kingdom of Hungary in Depth
History
The Hungarians, led by Árpád (who might have been either their sacred ruler known as a kende or their military leader known as a gyula), settled the Carpathian Basin in 895 and established the Principality of Hungary (896–1000). The Hungarians led several successful incursions to Western Europe, until they were stopped by Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor in Battle of Lechfeld.
The principality was succeeded by the Christian Kingdom of Hungary with the coronation of St Stephen I (son of principal Géza. Originally called Vajk until baptized) at Esztergom on Christmas Day 1000. The first kings of the kingdom were from the Árpád dynasty. He fought against Koppány and in 998, with Bavarian help, defeated him near Veszprém.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Kingdom of Hungary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kingdom of Hungary: Key Facts
| Capital | Budapest |
|---|---|
| Official language | Hungarian |
| Religion | Catholic Church |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian krone |
| Founded | 1000 |
| Dissolved | 1 February 1946 |
Preceded by
- Principality of Hungary
- Provisional Goverment of the Republic of Hungary
Succeeded by
- First Hungarian Republic
- Second Hungarian Republic
Facts from Wikidata Q171150 (CC0).
Kingdom of Hungary Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kingdom of Hungary appears, with the other states of the time.
Kingdom of Hungary Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 466,309 km² in 1489 CE.
Kingdom of Hungary: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Hungary exist?
The Kingdom of Hungary is dated to 1000 CE – 1546 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary?
The capital of the Kingdom of Hungary was Budapest, Historical capitals:.
How large was the Kingdom of Hungary at its peak?
At its peak in 1489 AD the Kingdom of Hungary covered about 466,309 km².
How did the map of the Kingdom of Hungary change over time?
The Kingdom of Hungary appears on 6 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1000 CE to 1500 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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