Stephen IV of Hungary
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Stephen IV was King of Hungary and Croatia, ascending to the throne between 1163 and 1165, when he usurped the crown of his nephew, Stephen III. He was the third son of Béla II of Hungary, and when hi
Stephen IV depicted in the Illuminated Chronicle
The seal of Stephen's father, King Béla II of Hungary
Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, who did not provide assistance to Stephen
Byzantine Emperor Manuel I Komnenos who was willing to support Stephen in seizing the crown
Stephen III of Hungary
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Stephen III was King of Hungary and Croatia between 1162 and 1172. He was crowned king in early June 1162, shortly after the death of his father, Géza II. However, his two uncles, Ladislaus and Stephe
Stephen IV of Hungary
…IV; c. 1133 – 11 April 1165) was King of Hungary and Croatia, ascending to the throne between 1163 and 1165, when he usurped the crown of his nephew, Stephen III. He was the third son of Béla II of Hungary, and when his conspiracy against his brother Géza II failed, he was exiled from Hungary in the summer of…
Stephen III's seal
Stephen III is crowned king (from the Illuminated Chronicle)
Stephen III's uncle, Ladislaus II usurps the throne (from the Illuminated Chronicle)