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Géza I of Hungary

Type Figure Region Hungary Time c. 1040–1077 Also known as Géza I of Hungary、Géza I、盖扎一世

King of Hungary (r. 1074–1077), a member of the Árpád dynasty active as duke in Hungarian politics in the 1060s, he long contested the throne with hi…

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  1. 1061–1070Esztergom · DanubeIn the 1060s Géza I participated in the struggle for the Hungarian crown as duke. After his father Bela I died in 1060, power struggles among the brothers intensified. Géza at one point took refuge in Poland and returned in 1063 with Polish support, dealing with forces such as Uncle Samoilo and gradually accumulating political capital.
  2. 1071–1074Vác · HungaryFrom 1071 Géza I launched war against Bela I. He won the Battle of Vác in 1074, forcing Bela to abdicate, and Géza formally acceded as King of Hungary. After accession he set about reforming the church and strengthening royal power, but his reign was short.

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