Saint Stephen and the Kingdom of Hungary

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Vocabulary flashcards on Saint Stephen, key figures, and succession concepts during the formation of the Kingdom of Hungary.

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Géza

Grand prince of the Hungarian tribes (972-997) who chose Roman Catholicism over Orthodoxy because the Holy Roman Empire was growing strong while the Byzantine Empire was weakening.

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Vajk

The original name of Saint Stephen (István) before he was baptized.

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Saint Stephen (István)

Ruler of Hungary (997/1000-1038) who defeated Koppány in 997 with the help of knights from the Holy Roman Empire and secured his power.

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Primogeniture

The Western type of succession supported by István, in which the ruler's son inherits power.

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Seniority

The nomadic pagan tradition of succession favored by Koppány, in which the strongest and eldest member of the clan inherits leadership.

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Koppány

Pagan claimant who advocated for succession by seniority and was defeated by Stephen in 997.