Reynold Básztély
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Reynold (II) from the kindred Básztély was a Hungarian baron, soldier and courtier, who was a staunch supporter of Duke Stephen. Originating from a royal servant family, he elevated into the nobility due to his military successes and loyalty. At the peak of his career, he served as Palatine of Hungary in 1289. He was the ancestor of the powerful Rozgonyi family.
The ruins of Csicsva (Čičava), today in Slovakia
Aftermath of the Battle on the Marchfeld; Reynold Básztély kept the royal Árpád banner in the background
Hungarian Civil War (1264–1265)
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The Hungarian Civil War of 1264–1265 was a brief dynastic conflict between King Béla IV of Hungary and his son Duke Stephen at the turn of 1264 into 1265.
Duke Stephen is crowned by his father, Béla IV (from the Illuminated Chronicle)
King Béla IV of Hungary (from the Illuminated Chronicle)
The Battle of Kressenbrunn (Chronica Hungarorum), which marked a turning point in the relationship between Béla IV and Stephen
Bratislava Castle (Pressburg), where father and son signed the first treaty between them in 1262