Hungary Country History Bela III (1172-1196) - Tumbler 20oz

Hungary Country History - Bela III (1172-1196) Bela III, born in 1172 and ruled from 1172 to 1196, was a significant King of Hungary. His reign marked a period of relative peace and stability after decades of internal strife. During his rule, Bela III strengthened the kingdom's defenses against external threats such as the Cumans and Byzantines. He also fostered diplomatic relations with other European powers, notably the Holy Roman Emperor, Frederick Barbarossa. Notably, Bela III's reign saw the final expansion of Hungarian territories, consolidating the Great Moravia, Transylvania, and Croatia under Hungarian control. This period is considered a high point in the development of the medieval Kingdom of Hungary.