Géza II

king of Hungary

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Géza II was the King of Hungary from 1141 to 1162. He was the son of King Béla II and Queen Helena. Géza II's reign was marked by internal conflicts and external pressures. He faced challenges from rivals to the throne, including his own uncles, and engaged in wars with neighboring states. Despite these difficulties, Hungary maintained its political unity and Christian faith during his time. Géza II also oversaw territorial expansion, pushing Hungary's frontiers and encouraging the settlement of foreign colonists, such as Germans and Szeklers, in various regions of the kingdom.1234

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…secrecy, and Béla’s eldest son, Géza II (1141–62), ruled thereafter unchallenged, but the succession of Géza’s son, Stephen III (1162–72), was disputed by two of his uncles, Ladislas II (1162–63) and Stephen IV (1163–65). Happily, the death of Stephen IV exhausted the supply of uncles, and Stephen III’s brother, Béla…
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…secrecy, and Béla’s eldest son, Géza II (1141–62), ruled thereafter unchallenged, but the succession of Géza’s son, Stephen III (1162–72), was disputed by two of his uncles, Ladislas II (1162–63) and Stephen IV (1163–65). Happily, the death of Stephen IV exhausted the supply of uncles, and Stephen III’s brother, Béla…
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