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3 days ago · But in 1540, just before his death, Zápolya had a son, John II Sigismund, who was promptly elected king by the Diet. Ferdinand invaded Hungary, but the regent, Frater George Martinuzzi , Bishop of Várad , called on the Ottomans for protection.
5 days ago · The palatine was appointed by the king with the approval of the nobility (natio Hungarica). During Sigismund’s long absences from Hungary, the palatine represented the king and also acted as intermediary between him and the people. But these were only palliatives against bitterly felt abuses.
2 days ago · The Catholics retaliated in kind, and Bohemia was in a state of civil war when the death of Wenceslas (August 16, 1419) brought Sigismund to the tottering throne. The new king’s talent for conciliation and compromise was useless in the heated religious atmosphere. Pope Martin V urged him on against the Hussites and promised him imperial
Apr 4, 2019 · Augustus was the emperor that reigned during the birth of Christ. According to Luke, he was also responsible for a census (Luke 2:1). Augustus dramatically enlarged the Empire. Due to his extensive building projects and revenue reforms, many consider Augustus to be Rome's greatest emperor.
3 days ago · She was married to Albert V of Austria, whom the country accepted as Sigismund’s successor (as Albert II), but only on condition that he not become Holy Roman emperor or reside abroad without permission of the estates.
1 day ago · Constantine I (27 February c. 272 – 22 May 337), also known as Constantine the Great, was a Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337 and the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity.
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3 days ago · It is clear from this and other accounts that there were two kings: a sacred king who remained in the palace (like other sacred kings who are mentioned by Frazer in The Golden Bough), and an operative king who governed the country and might also have been a military leader (since the Khazars were a warlike people, who attacked not only ...
