Principality of Hungary: Map & History
The Grand Principality of Hungary or Duchy of Hungary was the earliest documented Hungarian state in the Carpathian Basin, established around 895, following the 9th century Magyar invasion of the Carpathian Basin.
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The Grand Principality of Hungary or Duchy of Hungary was the earliest documented Hungarian state in the Carpathian Basin, established around 895, following the 9th century Magyar invasion of the Carpathian Basin. The Hungarians took possession of the Carpathian Basin in a pre-planned manner, with a long move-in between 862–895.
Modern Countries Once Part of Principality of Hungary
At its mapped extent, Principality of Hungary covered territory in 6 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Hungary900–999 CE · nearly all
- Slovakia911–999 CE · nearly all
- Austria911–959 CE · a large part
- Slovenia922–959 CE · a large part
- Serbia900–999 CE · a large part
- Romania900–999 CE · a small part
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Principality 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.
Principality of Hungary in Depth
History
On the eve of the arrival of the Hungarians (Magyars), around 895, East Francia, the First Bulgarian Empire and Great Moravia ruled the territory of the Carpathian Basin. The Hungarians had much knowledge about this region because they were frequently hired as mercenaries by the surrounding polities and had led their own campaigns in this area for decades. This area had been sparsely populated since Charlemagne's destruction of the Avar state in 803, and the Magyars were able to move in peacefully and virtually unopposed during the 9th century. The first mention of them living in the region dates back to 862.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Principality of Hungary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Principality of Hungary: Key Facts
| Capitals | Esztergom, Székesfehérvár |
|---|---|
| Founded | 895 CE |
| Dissolved | 1000 |
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q2899771 (CC0).
Principality of Hungary Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Principality of Hungary appears, with the other states of the time.
Principality of Hungary Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 280,988 km² in 924 CE.
Principality of Hungary: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Principality of Hungary exist?
Principality of Hungary is dated to 900 CE – 999 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Principality of Hungary?
The capital of Principality of Hungary was Esztergom and Székesfehérvár (from the reigns of Taksony and Géza).
How large was Principality of Hungary at its peak?
At its peak in 924 AD Principality of Hungary covered about 280,988 km².
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