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George Péc
George from the kindred Péc (; died after 1256) was a Hungarian noble in the first half of the 13th century, who served as ''ispán'' of Zala County (former), Zala County from 1243 to 1244. Biography George originated from the Zala branch of the extended Péc (genus), ''gens'' (clan) Péc, which had large-scale possessions in several counties of Transdanubia, in addition to other parts of the Kingdom of Hungary (1000–1301), Kingdom of Hungary. His father was Lucas I Péc, Lucas, a staunch supporter of King Andrew II of Hungary,Engel: ''Genealógia'' (Genus Péc 1. Zala branch) who presumably served as Master of the cupbearers in the royal court from 1229 to 1230 and also held various ispánates. George had two brothers: Mark I and Lucas II (also known as Lucas the Great). George had three sons from his unidentified marriage; Denis Péc, Denis was an influential baron and skilled military leader during the second half of the 13th century, while Serfesd and Peter, who were referred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zala County (former)
Zala was an administrative county (comitatus) of the Kingdom of Hungary, bordered by the river Drave to the south. The territory of the former county is now divided between Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia. The capital of the county was Zalaegerszeg. Geography Zala county shared borders with the Austrian land Styria and the Hungarian counties Vas, Veszprém, Somogy, Belovár-Körös and Varasd (the latter two in Croatia-Slavonia). The river Drava (Hungarian: Dráva) river formed its southern border, Lake Balaton its eastern border. The rivers Mura and Zala flowed through the county. Its area was 5974 km2 around 1910. History Zala county arose as one of the first (counties) of the Kingdom of Hungary. In 1850, shortly after the 1848 revolutions, the mostly Croatian-speaking area between the Mur and Drava rivers – the Međimurje region (; , ) – was transferred to the Habsburg Kingdom of Croatia;Gesetz vom 12. Juni 1850, RGBl. 245/1850: it was returned to Zala in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atyusz III Atyusz
Atyusz III from the kindred Atyusz (also Oguz; ; died after 1233) was a Hungarian influential baron, the most outstanding member of his family, who served as Judge royal from 1215 to 1217, during the reign of Andrew II of Hungary. Family He was born into the Atyusz kindred as the eldest son of Atyusz II (also known as Atyusz the Great), who inherited the majority of the family property from his brother (or uncle), the childless Stephen, according to the latter's will and testament. He had at least one younger brother, Lawrence, who also functioned as Judge royal for a short time in 1222 (former genealogical works incorrectly referred to Lawrence as the child of Atyusz III). Perhaps Denis I was also a brother of Atyusz III and Lawrence. As a result of the extended clan, Atyusz III had several notable cousins, including Solomon (also Judge royal in 1222 and a close ally to Atyusz) and ''ispán''s Miska III and Sal.Engel: ''Genealógia'' (Genus Atyusz) 19th-century historian Mór ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
13th-century Hungarian Nobility
The 13th century was the century which lasted from January 1, 1201 (represented by the Roman numerals MCCI) through December 31, 1300 (MCCC) in accordance with the Julian calendar. The Mongol Empire was founded by Genghis Khan, which stretched from Eastern Asia to Eastern Europe. The conquests of Hulagu Khan and other Mongol invasions changed the course of the Muslim world, most notably the Siege of Baghdad (1258) and the destruction of the House of Wisdom. Other Muslim powers such as the Mali Empire and Delhi Sultanate conquered large parts of West Africa and the Indian subcontinent, while Buddhism witnessed a decline through the conquest led by Bakhtiyar Khilji. The earliest Islamic states in Southeast Asia formed during this century, most notably Samudera Pasai. The Kingdoms of Sukhothai and Hanthawaddy would emerge and go on to dominate their surrounding territories. Europe entered the apex of the High Middle Ages, characterized by rapid legal, cultural, and religious evol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junk Isaan
Junk may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Junk'' (film), a 2000 Japanese horror film * ''J-U-N-K'', a 1920 American film * ''Junk'' (novel), by Melvin Burgess, 1996 * ''Junk'', a novel by Christopher Largen * '' Junk: Record of the Last Hero'', a shōnen manga series by Kia Asamiya * '' Junk: The Golden Age of Debt'', a play by Ayad Akhtar Music * Junk (band), a British pop band * Junk (nightclub), in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England Albums * ''Junk'', by Ferry Corsten, 2006 * ''Junk'', by Jejune, 1997 * ''Junk'', by Junk (band), 1995 * ''Junk'' (M83 album), 2016 Songs * "Junk" (song), released by Paul McCartney in 1970 * "Junk", song from Bronski Beat's album ''The Age of Consent'' (album) * "Junk", song from Zico Chain's album ''Food'' (Zico Chain album) Finance * Junk bond * Junk status, a debt credit rating People * Bruno Junk (1929–1995), Estonian race walker, two-time Olympic bronze medal winner * Janson Junk (born 1996), American baseball pitcher * Sebastia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominic (vice-judge Royal)
Dominic, Dominik or Dominick is a male given name common among Roman Catholics and other Latin-Romans. Originally from the late Roman-Italic name "Dominicus", its translation means "Lordly", "Belonging to God" or "of the Master". The most prominent Roman Catholic with the name, Saint Dominic, founded the Order of Preachers, also known as Dominican friars. Saint Dominic himself was named after Saint Dominic of Silos. Variations include Dominicus (Latin rendition), Domenic, Domenico (Italian), Domanic, Dominiq, Domonic, Domènec (Catalan), Domingo (Spanish), Dominykas (Lithuanian), Domingos (Portuguese), Dominggus and Damhnaic (Irish). Feminine forms include Dominica, Dominika, Domenica, Dominga, Domingas, as well as the unisex Dominique, of French origin. Notable people named Dominic, Dominik or Dominick include: People Saints * Saint Dominic of Silos (1000–1073), Spanish monk * Saint Dominic de la Calzada (1019–1109), Spanish saint *Saint Dominic (1170–1221), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varaždin
Varaždin ( or ; , also known by #Name, alternative names) is a city in Northern Croatia, north-east of Zagreb. The total population is 46,946, with 38,839 in the city settlement itself (2011). The city is best known for its baroque buildings, music, textile, food and IT industry. Name In Hungarian language, Hungarian the town is known as ''Varasd'', in Latin language, Latin as ''Varasdinum'' and in German language, German as ''Warasdin''. The name ''Varaždin'' traces its origin to ''varoš'', a Hungarian loanword from ''város'', meaning ''city''. Population The total population of the city is 46,946 and it includes the following settlements: *Črnec Biškupečki, population 696 *Donji Kućan, population 716 *Gojanec, population 620 *Gornji Kućan, population 1,139 *Hrašćica, population 1,283 *Jalkovec, population 1,309 *Kućan Marof, population 1,388 *Poljana Biškupečka, population 452 *Varaždin, population 38,839 *Zbelava, population 504 Administrative division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Csúz
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died ), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (died ), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope John (disambigu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicholas Ludbregi
Nicholas Ludbregi (; 1290s – 1357) was a Hungarian noble, landowner and soldier in Slavonia in the first half of the 14th century. Family background Nicholas was born into the Zala branch of the Péc (genus), ''gens'' Péc in the 1290s as the son of Peter Ludbregi (or "Peter of Ludbreg"). The kindred originated from Győr County, Nicholas' grandfather was ''comes'' George Péc, who became the owner of Ludbreg before 1248.Engel: ''Genealógia'' (Genus Péc 1., Zala branch) The ''castrum'' Ludbreg was mentioned for the first time in 1320, most possibly built by Peter in the second half of the 13th century. Peter also adopted his surname after his lands' centre. Career Nicholas Ludbregi was first mentioned by contemporary records in 1317, when bought the estate of Goztouich in Kőrös County. As other members of his clan, he was a loyal supporter of Charles I of Hungary from the beginning who launched a unification war against the oligarchs after became undisputed King of Hungary i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koprivnica
Koprivnica () is a city in Northern Croatia, located 70 kilometers northeast of Zagreb. It is the capital and the largest city of Koprivnica-Križevci County. In 2011, the city's administrative area of 90.94 km2 had a total population of 30,854, with 23,955 in the city proper. Population The list of settlements in the Koprivnica municipality is: * Bakovčica, population 321 * Draganovec, population 506 * Herešin, population 728 * Jagnjedovec, population 344 * Koprivnica, population 23,955 * Kunovec Breg, population 641 * Reka, Koprivnica, Reka, population 1,507 * Starigrad, Koprivnica-Križevci County, Starigrad, population 2,386 * Štaglinec, population 466 Geography Koprivnica (German language, German: ''Kopreinitz'', Hungarian language, Hungarian: ''Kapronca'') is situated at a strategic location – on the slopes of Bilogora and Kalnik (mountain), Kalnik to the south and river Drava to the north. Its position enabled it to develop numerous amenities for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Béla IV Of Hungary
Béla IV (1206 – 3 May 1270) was King of Hungary and King of Croatia, Croatia between 1235 and 1270, and Duke of Styria from 1254 to 1258. As the oldest son of Andrew II of Hungary, King Andrew II, he was crowned upon the initiative of a group of influential noblemen in his father's lifetime in 1214. His father, who strongly opposed Béla's coronation, refused to give him a province to rule until 1220. In this year, Béla was appointed Duke of Slavonia, also with jurisdiction in Croatia and Dalmatia. Around the same time, Béla married Maria Laskarina, Maria, a daughter of Theodore I Laskaris, Emperor of Nicaea. From 1226, he governed Transylvania as Duke of Transylvania, duke. He supported Christian missions among the pagan Cumans who dwelled in the plains to the east of his province. Some Cuman chieftains acknowledged his suzerainty and he adopted the title of King of Cumania in 1233. King Andrew died on 21 September 1235 and Béla succeeded him. He attempted to restore royal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Križevci (former County)
Križevci (; ; ; ) is a town in northern Croatia with a total population of 18,949 and with 10,522 in the town itself, It is the oldest town in its county, the Koprivnica-Križevci County. History The first mention of "Upper Križevac" was in 1193 by Béla III, when it was given the status of a Royal Borough in 1252 by the ban (count) Stephan, and which was confirmed by King Béla IV a year later. "Lower Križevac" developed somewhat slower than its twin town: it became a free royal city in 1405, thanks to king Sigismund. Bloody Sabor of Križevci () refers to the assassination of the Croatian ban Stjepan Lacković and his followers at the orders of king Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund, on 27 February 1397.Church of Holy Cross in Križevci there are important Baroque frescoes and a marble altar dating from the 18th century (by Francesco Robba). Also of artistic and cultural interest is the parish church of St. Anne from the 17th century. Of particular note is the impressiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varaždin County (former)
Varaždin County (; ) was an administrative subdivision (''županija'') of the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia. Croatia-Slavonia was an autonomous kingdom within the Lands of the Crown of Saint Stephen (Transleithania), the Hungarian part of the dual Austro-Hungarian Empire. Its territory is now in northern Croatia. The capital of the county was Varaždin (Croatian, in Hungarian: ''Varasd''). Geography Varaždin County shared borders with the Austrian land Styria, the Hungarian county of Zala, and the Croatian-Slavonian county of Bjelovar-Križevci and Zagreb. It comprised the towns and market towns of Ivanec, Jalžabet, Lepoglava, Ludbreg, Prelog, Čakovec, Klanjec, Krapina, Novi Marof and Varaždinske Toplice. The river Drava formed its northern border after Međimurje became part of Hungarian Zala County in 1720. Its area was 2521 km² around 1910. History The territory of Varaždin County was part of the Kingdom of Croatia when it entered a personal union with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
