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Béla the Blind (Hungarian: Vak Béla; Croatian: Bela Slijepi; Slovak: Belo Slepý; c. 1109 – 13 February 1141) was King of Hungary and Croatia from 1131 to 1141. He was blinded along with his rebellious father Álmos on the order of Álmos's brother, King Coloman of Hungary. Béla grew up in monasteries during the reign of Coloman's son ...
Apr 25, 2024 · Béla II (born c. 1109—died Feb. 13, 1141) was the king of Hungary (1131–41). He was the son of Prince Álmos, the younger brother of King Coloman (Hungarian: Kálmán). Álmos rose up against Coloman on several occasions. Coloman had Álmos and Béla blinded to secure the throne for his own son Stephen.
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Massacre of Béla II's opponents on the orders of Queen Helena at the assembly of Arad in 1131 ©Image Attribution forthcoming. Image belongs to the respective owner (s). 1131 Jun 1. Massacre of Bela II's opponents. Esztergom, Hungary. Béla's blindness prevented him from administering his kingdom without assistance.
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Dec 19, 2022 · Reign of Béla II. Esztergom, Hungary. Béla the Blind was King of Hungary and Croatia from 1131 to 1141. He was blinded along with his rebellious father Álmos on the order of Álmos's brother, King Coloman of Hungary. Béla grew up in monasteries during the reign of Coloman's son Stephen II.
Detailed information about the coin Denier, Béla II, Hungary, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data
House of Árpád. Hungarian king. Also known as II. Béla. Born in 1108 in Tolna County. Died on 20 February 1141 in Székesfehérvár. See also: Wikipedia , Wikidata (Q82686) » See 16 coins.
Béla I the Boxer or the Wisent (Hungarian: I. Bajnok or Bölény Béla, Slovak: Belo I.; c. 1015 – 11 September 1063) was King of Hungary from 1060 until his death. He descended from a younger branch of the Árpád dynasty. Béla's baptismal name was Adalbert.
