Esztergom

by Dávid, Géza

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Esztergom (Turk. Estergon, Ostorgon) is a town in northern Hungary, which is located on the right bank of the Danube River, approximately 61 kilometres (38 miles) northwest of Budapest. It was founded by the Hungarian ruler Géza (r. before 972–97) on a site that had been inhabited since ancient times, and it served as one of the capital cities of medieval Hungary. Esztergom suffered during the Mongol invasion of Hungary, but the Mongols failed to capture its castle. Nevertheless, the centre of …

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Esztergom (Turk. Estergon, Ostorgon) is a town in northern Hungary, which is located on the right bank of the Danube River, approximately 61 kilometres (38 miles) northwest of Budapest. It was founded by the Hungarian ruler Géza (r. before 972–97) on a site that had been inhabited since ancient times, and it served as one of the capital cities of medieval Hungary. Esztergom suffered during the Mongol invasion of Hungary, but the Mongols failed to capture its castle. Nevertheless, the centre of power was transferred to Buda. Although Esztergom

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  • Publisher(s):Brill
  • Language:eng

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  • wc:ALei1934

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eng Islam

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Dávid, Géza

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