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Nicholas II was born into the senior branch of the powerful and influential [[Kőszegi family]], as the son of [[Nicholas I Kőszegi|Nicholas I]]. According to genealogist [[Pál Engel]], he had a younger brother John. The exact date of Nicholas' birth is unknown. He was born definitely before 1299, as his father died in that year. Nicholas II frequently appeared in contemporary documents with the nickname "the Rooster".<ref name="engel">Engel: ''Genealógia'' (Genus Héder 4. Kőszegi [and Rohonci] branch)</ref> |
Nicholas II was born into the senior branch of the powerful and influential [[Kőszegi family]], as the son of [[Nicholas I Kőszegi|Nicholas I]]. According to genealogist [[Pál Engel]], he had a younger brother John. The exact date of Nicholas' birth is unknown. He was born definitely before 1299, as his father died in that year. Nicholas II frequently appeared in contemporary documents with the nickname "the Rooster".<ref name="engel">Engel: ''Genealógia'' (Genus Héder 4. Kőszegi [and Rohonci] branch)</ref> |
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After the death of his father, Nicholas inherited several domains and villages in [[Transdanubia|Western Transdaubia]], especially in [[Vas County (former)|Vas]] and [[Zala County (former)|Zala]] counties. After 1299, he owned the castles of [[Nagykanizsa|Kanizsa]], [[Velem|Szentvid]], [[Lockenhaus|Léka]] (present-day Lockenhaus, Austria), [[Rechnitz|Rohonc]] (present-day Rechnitz in Austria) and [[Pölöske]]. The latter fort functioned as his permanent residence.{{sfn|Engel|1996|pp=335, 357, 396, 401}} Albeit, he was considered a prominent lord in the region, his wealth and influence were far behind his uncles, [[Ivan Kőszegi|Ivan]] and [[Henry II Kőszegi|Henry II]], who had established [[Oligarch (Kingdom of Hungary)|oligarchic]] provinces independently of the monarch at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, which significantly restricted Nicholas' expansion potential.{{sfn|Zsoldos|2010|p= |
After the death of his father, Nicholas inherited several domains and villages in [[Transdanubia|Western Transdaubia]], especially in [[Vas County (former)|Vas]] and [[Zala County (former)|Zala]] counties. After 1299, he owned the castles of [[Nagykanizsa|Kanizsa]], [[Velem|Szentvid]], [[Lockenhaus|Léka]] (present-day Lockenhaus, Austria), [[Rechnitz|Rohonc]] (present-day Rechnitz in Austria) and [[Pölöske]]. The latter fort functioned as his permanent residence.{{sfn|Engel|1996|pp=335, 357, 396, 401}} Albeit, he was considered a prominent lord in the region, his wealth and influence were far behind his uncles, [[Ivan Kőszegi|Ivan]] and [[Henry II Kőszegi|Henry II]], who had established [[Oligarch (Kingdom of Hungary)|oligarchic]] provinces independently of the monarch at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, which significantly restricted Nicholas' expansion potential. This probably created serious contrasts between the branches of the Kőszegis. In 1309 and 1312, when there was cooperation between the family members during a political resolution, Nicholas, who had reached adulthood by then, was omitted from the documents.{{sfn|Zsoldos|2010|p=661}} |
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Nicholas was first mentioned by contemporary records in March 1314, when he and Ivan's grandson [[Andrew Kőszegi|Andrew]] returned the previously seized [[Sobor, Hungary|Sobor]] to their ''[[familiaris|familiares]]'', the members of the [[Osl|''gens'' (clan) Osl]], including [[Lawrence Kanizsai|Lawrence]].{{sfn|Zsoldos|2010|p=661}} |
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Revision as of 21:14, 5 May 2019
Nicholas (II) Kőszegi | |
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| Master of the horse | |
| Reign | 1318–1321 |
| Predecessor | Peter Csák |
| Successor | Blaise Fonyi |
| Born | before 1299 |
| Died | 1332 or 1333 |
| Noble family | House of Kőszegi |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth von Pottendorf |
| Issue | John I Rohonci Ladislaus I Rohonci Henry Rohonci |
| Father | Nicholas I |
Nicholas (II) Kőszegi, also known as Nicholas the Rooster (Template:Lang-hu; died 1332 or 1333), was a Hungarian lord in the early 14th century, who served as Master of the horse from 1318 until 1321.
Background
Nicholas II was born into the senior branch of the powerful and influential Kőszegi family, as the son of Nicholas I. According to genealogist Pál Engel, he had a younger brother John. The exact date of Nicholas' birth is unknown. He was born definitely before 1299, as his father died in that year. Nicholas II frequently appeared in contemporary documents with the nickname "the Rooster".[1]
After the death of his father, Nicholas inherited several domains and villages in Western Transdaubia, especially in Vas and Zala counties. After 1299, he owned the castles of Kanizsa, Szentvid, Léka (present-day Lockenhaus, Austria), Rohonc (present-day Rechnitz in Austria) and Pölöske. The latter fort functioned as his permanent residence.[2] Albeit, he was considered a prominent lord in the region, his wealth and influence were far behind his uncles, Ivan and Henry II, who had established oligarchic provinces independently of the monarch at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, which significantly restricted Nicholas' expansion potential. This probably created serious contrasts between the branches of the Kőszegis. In 1309 and 1312, when there was cooperation between the family members during a political resolution, Nicholas, who had reached adulthood by then, was omitted from the documents.[3]
Career
Nicholas was first mentioned by contemporary records in March 1314, when he and Ivan's grandson Andrew returned the previously seized Sobor to their familiares, the members of the gens (clan) Osl, including Lawrence.[3]
References
- ^ Engel: Genealógia (Genus Héder 4. Kőszegi [and Rohonci] branch)
- ^ Engel 1996, pp. 335, 357, 396, 401.
- ^ a b Zsoldos 2010, p. 661.
Sources
- Engel, Pál (1988). "Az ország újraegyesítése. I. Károly küzdelmei az oligarchák ellen (1310–1323) [Reunification of the Realm. The Struggles of Charles I Against the Oligarchs (1310–1323)]". Századok. 122 (1). Magyar Történelmi Társulat: 89–146.
{{cite journal}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Engel, Pál (1996). Magyarország világi archontológiája, 1301–1457, I [Secular Archontology of Hungary, 1301–1457, Volume I] (in Hungarian). História, MTA Történettudományi Intézete. ISBN 963-8312-44-0.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Kristó, Gyula (2003). "I. Károly király harcai a tartományurak ellen (1310–1323) [The Struggles of Charles I Against the Oligarchs (1310–1323)]". Századok. 137 (2). Magyar Történelmi Társulat: 297–347.
{{cite journal}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Zsoldos, Attila (2010). "A Henrik-fiak: A Héder nembéli Kőszegiek "családi története" [The Henry Sons: The "Family History" of the Kőszegis from the Kindred Héder]". Vasi Szemle (in Hungarian). 64 (6): 651–661. ISSN 0505-0332.
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