Death of King Stephen I of Hungary

Timeline

1. 1038Esztergom · HungaryStephen I died after a reign of about thirty-eight years. During his reign he promoted Hungary's adoption of Christianity, established a diocesan system, promulgated the Codex of Adalbert, and consolidated rule over neighboring tribes; later generations honored him as the founder of Hungary. His remains were later buried at Székesfehérvár.
2. 1038Hungary · HungaryStephen's son Emeric had already died, and conflicts between the designated heir Peter Orseolo (a Venetian noble) and the native nobility rapidly intensified. The king's death left Hungary without a recognized heir, sowing the seeds of the succession struggles of the following years.