Stephen Ákos
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Stephen (I) from the kindred Ákos (Hungarian: Ákos nembeli (I.) István; died 1315) was an influential baron in the Kingdom of Hungary in the late 13th century and the early 14th century. He was born into an ancient Hungarian clan. He was a staunch supporter of Andrew III of Hungary. He served as Judge royal between 1298 and 1300, and Palatine of Hungary from 1301 to 1307.
Stephen (I) Ákos | |
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Palatine of Hungary | |
Reign | 1301–1307 (alongside others) |
Predecessor | Amadeus Aba |
Successor | several others |
Born | c. 1260 |
Died | 1315 |
Noble family | gens Ákos |
Spouse(s) | Catherine N |
Issue | seven sons two daughters |
Father | Ernye |
Establishing a province in Borsod County, he was among the so-called oligarchs, who ruled de facto independently their dominions during the era of feudal anarchy. He built the Diósgyőr Castle, the centre of his domain. Initially, he was a partisan of Wenceslaus after the extinction of the Árpád dynasty, but later acknowledged Charles' claim to the throne and gradually retired from politics. After his death in 1315, his sons rebelled against Charles and their dominion had collapsed in the subsequent years.