Stephen I of Hungary
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Summary
Stephen I of Hungary was born on 969[1] in Esztergom[2]. He died on August 15, 1038[3], in Szentkirály (Esztergom)[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,824 views/month, #6,675 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 975[7]
- Date of death: 1038[8]
- Place of burial: Székesfehérvár Basilica[9], Székesfehérvár[10]
- Father: Géza[11]
- Mother: Sarolt[12]
- Spouse: Gisela of Hungary[13]
- Child: Saint Emeric of Hungary[14], Otto, Prince of Hungary[15], Hedwig of Hungary[16]
- Country of citizenship: Hungary[17]
- Position held: Apostolic King of Hungary[18]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: Árpád dynasty[21]
- Noble title: king[22]
- Commons category: Stephen I of Hungary[23]
- Canonization status: saint[24], Catholic saint[25]
- Given name: István[26]
- Feast day: August 20[27], August 16[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Stephen I of Hungary[29]
- Commons gallery: Stephen I of Hungary[30]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Vlastenský slovník historický[33], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[34]
- Commons Creator page: Stephen I of Hungary[35]
- Name in native language: I. István[36]
- Subject has role: king[37], Confessor of the Faith[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Stephen I of Hungary include St. Stephen's Basilica[39], a minor basilica[40], in Hungary[41], founded in 1905[42]; Holy Crown of Hungary[43], a crown[44], in Hungary[45]; Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[46], an order[47], in Austrian Empire[48], founded in 1764[49]; King Stephen[50], a musical work/composition[51]; Cathedral Basilica of St. Stephen the King, Székesfehérvár[52], a parish church[53], in Hungary[54], founded in 1768[55]; and St. Stephen Prize[56], an award[57], in Hungary[58], founded in 2002[59].
Why It Matters
Stephen I of Hungary has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 125 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
Entities named for him include St. Stephen's Basilica[39], a minor basilica[40], in Hungary[41], founded in 1905[42]; Holy Crown of Hungary[43], a crown[44], in Hungary[45]; Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[46], an order[47], in Austrian Empire[48], founded in 1764[49]; King Stephen[50], a musical work/composition[51]; Cathedral Basilica of St. Stephen the King, Székesfehérvár[52], a parish church[53], in Hungary[54], founded in 1768[55]; and St. Stephen Prize[56], an award[57], in Hungary[58], founded in 2002[59].
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 died in Szentkirály (Esztergom)[4].
Who were Stephen I of Hungary's parents?
Stephen I of Hungary's father was Géza[11]. Stephen I of Hungary's mother was Sarolt[12].
Who was Stephen I of Hungary married to?
Stephen I of Hungary's spouses include Gisela of Hungary[13].
What did Stephen I of Hungary do for work?
Stephen I of Hungary worked as a monarch[5].