Hungary Country History Ladislaus Sanctus (1074-1077) - Tumbler 20oz

Hungary Country History: Ladislaus Sanctus (1074-1077) Ladislaus Sanctus, also known as Laszlo I or Saint Laszlo, was the King of Hungary from 1077 to his death in 1095. His reign, which began during the minority of his son, Emeric, is primarily remembered for the significant political and religious changes he instigated. In 1074, Ladislaus was crowned King by Pope Alexander II, marking a turning point in Hungary's relationship with the Roman Catholic Church. His reign saw the establishment of ecclesiastical institutions, the introduction of Western customs into the Hungarian church, and the translation of religious texts into Old Hungarian. As a political leader, Ladislaus was instrumental in establishing peace with neighboring powers, including the Holy Roman Empire, Poland, and Byzantium. He is also credited with expanding Hungary's territory by annexing territories from the Cumans and Croats. Ladislaus Sanctus is revered as a saint in the Hungarian Orthodox Church due to his religious devotion and acts of charity, particularly towards the poor and sick. His reign marked a crucial period in Hungary's history, laying the groundwork for its transformation into a major European power in the Middle Ages.