Ivan Kőszegi

Hungarian baron and oligarch

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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