Stephen I of Hungary

11th-century king of Hungary and saint
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Stephen I of Hungary
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Stephen I of Hungary

Summary

Stephen I of Hungary is a human[1]. Born in Esztergom[2], he… he was born on 969[3]. He died in Szentkirály (Esztergom)[4]. He died on August 15, 1038[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,814 views/month, #6,675 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Stephen I of Hungary's place of birth was Esztergom[2].
  • Stephen I of Hungary passed away in Szentkirály (Esztergom)[4].
  • Stephen I of Hungary was born on 969[3].
  • Stephen I of Hungary was born on 975[8].
  • Stephen I of Hungary died on August 15, 1038[5].
  • Stephen I of Hungary died on 1038[9].
  • Burial took place at Székesfehérvár Basilica[10].
  • Stephen I of Hungary is buried at Székesfehérvár[11].
  • Stephen I of Hungary's father was Géza[12].
  • Stephen I of Hungary's mother was Sarolt[13].
  • Among Stephen I of Hungary's spouses was Gisela of Hungary[14].
  • A child of Stephen I of Hungary was Saint Emeric of Hungary[15].
  • A child of Stephen I of Hungary was Otto, Prince of Hungary[16].
  • A child of Stephen I of Hungary was Hedwig of Hungary[17].
  • Stephen I of Hungary held citizenship in Hungary[18].
  • Stephen I of Hungary's professions included monarch[6].
  • Stephen I of Hungary held the position of Apostolic King of Hungary[19].
  • Stephen I of Hungary's religion is recorded as Christianity[20].
  • Stephen I of Hungary is recorded as male[21].
  • Stephen I of Hungary's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Stephen I of Hungary's family is recorded as Árpád dynasty[23].
  • Stephen I of Hungary's noble title is recorded as king[24].
  • Stephen I of Hungary's Commons category is recorded as Stephen I of Hungary[25].
  • Stephen I of Hungary's canonization status is recorded as saint[26].
  • Stephen I of Hungary's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[27].

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Origins and Family

Stephen I of Hungary's place of birth was Esztergom[2]. Recorded date of birth include 969[3] and 975[8]. His father was Géza[12]. His mother was Sarolt[13].

Career and Affiliations

Stephen I of Hungary worked as a monarch[6]. He held the position of Apostolic King of Hungary[19].

Personal Life

Among Stephen I of Hungary's spouses was Gisela of Hungary[14]. Children include Saint Emeric of Hungary[15], a prince[28], 1000–1031[29], of Hungary[30]; Otto, Prince of Hungary[16], a crown prince[31], b. 1005[32]; and Hedwig of Hungary[17]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 15, 1038[5] and 1038[9]. Stephen I of Hungary passed away in Szentkirály (Esztergom)[4]. Recorded place of burial include Székesfehérvár Basilica[10] and Székesfehérvár[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Stephen I of Hungary include St. Stephen's Basilica[33], a minor basilica[34], in Hungary[35], founded in 1905[36]; Holy Crown of Hungary[37], a crown[38], in Hungary[39]; Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[40], an order[41], in Austrian Empire[42], founded in 1764[43]; St. Stephen Prize[44], an award[45], in Hungary[46], founded in 2002[47]; King Stephen[48], a musical work/composition[49]; and Cathedral Basilica of St. Stephen the King, Székesfehérvár[50], a parish church[51], in Hungary[52], founded in 1768[53].

Why It Matters

Stephen I of Hungary ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,814 views/month, #6,675 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 96 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include St. Stephen's Basilica[33], a minor basilica[34], in Hungary[35], founded in 1905[36]; Holy Crown of Hungary[37], a crown[38], in Hungary[39]; Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[40], an order[41], in Austrian Empire[42], founded in 1764[43]; St. Stephen Prize[44], an award[45], in Hungary[46], founded in 2002[47]; King Stephen[48], a musical work/composition[49]; and Cathedral Basilica of St. Stephen the King, Székesfehérvár[50], a parish church[51], in Hungary[52], founded in 1768[53].

FAQs

Where was Stephen I of Hungary born?

Stephen I of Hungary's place of birth was Esztergom[2].

Where did Stephen I of Hungary die?

Stephen I of Hungary passed away in Szentkirály (Esztergom)[4].

Who were Stephen I of Hungary's parents?

Stephen I of Hungary's father was Géza[12]. Stephen I of Hungary's mother was Sarolt[13].

Who was Stephen I of Hungary married to?

Stephen I of Hungary's spouses include Gisela of Hungary[14].

What did Stephen I of Hungary do for work?

Stephen I of Hungary worked as monarch[6].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [22] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Catalogue of the Unione Romana Biblioteche Scientifiche. wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . The Encyclopedia of Saints. wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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