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500
Magna Hungaria
The Magyars lived there and they could talk in Hungarian and it was proven by Friar Julianus in the 13th century. Magyars learnt new ways of life it was reflected by new words (e.g.: agricultural words). They created 7 tribes. -
700
Levédia
Due to overpopulation the majority of Magyars went to Levédia in the 8th century. The Khazars lived there and they accepted the Magyars but Magyars had to pay taxes. Magyars organized dual principality based on the Khazar model. -
850
Etelköz
Etelköz was between lot of rivers. Magyars lived here in the 9th century. According to legend, the blood oath took place here. Álmos or his son, Árpád was elected to Grand Prince of the 7 tribes -
895
Conquest of the Carpathian Basin
The Magyars knew the territory was inhabited. They entered the basin through the passes (e.g.: Verecke) led by Árpád. -
Period: 895 to 899
Transylvania
They occupied Transylvania. This was their first occupied area in the Basin. -
902
Moravia
They defeated the Moravians. -
907
The defeat of the Bavarians and Bulgars
They defeated the Bulgars and the Bavarians and conquered the whole Carpathian Basin. -
Period: 907 to 955
Incursions
Magyars penetrated to the west and south. -
933
Merseburg
The Magyars first defeat was by I. Henry. -
955
Ausburg
Otto the I defeated the magyars and executed the leaders. -
972
Géza
Géza became the prince grand