Hungary

World War I.

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Hungary in World War I and Its Aftermath Prelude to War (1913-1914) Istvan Tisza, a seasoned politician, led the government in 1913. In 1914, Austria-Hungary was drawn into World War I alongside Germany. World War I (1914-1918) A devastating period for Hungary; the country lost 1 million people in the fighting. Post-War Turmoil (October 1918-March 1920) After World War I, on October 31, 1918, Hungary experienced a bourgeois, democratic revolution under Mihaly Karolyi’s government. However, this was short-lived, as Bela …

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Habsburg Rule

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Habsburg Rule and the End of Turkish Occupation in Hungary Contest for the Throne (October-December 1526) The Habsburgs’ rule in Hungary began amidst a contested election for the throne. Ferdinand of Austria was elected King of Bohemia in Prague on October 22, 1526. However, the Szekesfehervar Diety elected a national king, Janos I Szapolyai, on November 11. Supported by the Turks, Janos saw his kingdom reduced to Transylvania. Finally, on December 17, Ferdinand of Austria was elected King of Hungary …

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The Clan of Árpád

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Founders of the Hungarian Nation The Clan of Árpád, named after its legendary leader Prince Árpád, played a central role in shaping the cultural, political, and religious landscape of Hungary. Known as the Árpád dynasty, this royal house established the foundation of the Hungarian state and reigned for over two centuries from 895 until 1301. Destruction of the Moravian Empire (902 AD) The Clan of Árpád marked a major victory when they destroyed the Moravian Empire of Sviatopluk and Moimir …

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Great Age of Migrations

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The Great Age of Migrations and the Making of Hungary Hungary’s history, particularly of Budapest, is intrinsically linked with the mass movements of tribes and cultures across continents—events historically known as the Great Age of Migrations. This period, spanning several centuries, saw the Hungarians move from the northern reaches of the Ural Mountains to the banks of the Middle Volga and eventually to their current homeland in Central Europe. It is a tale of conquests, alliances, and resilience, shaping the …

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