Ivan Kőszegi
Hungarian baron and oligarch
Born
None
None years ago
Died
April 5th, 1308
717 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Hungary
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A prominent baron and oligarch in medieval Hungary, held significant power and influence during the late 13th century. Part of the Kőszegi family, governed the region known as Kőszeg. Actively engaged in territorial disputes and political conflicts during the reign of the Angevin kings, played a key role as a supporter of the noble faction against royal authority. Known for his confrontations with rival families and for fortifying his family's holdings.
Governed Kőszeg as a key baron
Engaged in power struggles against the crown
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