Historical Timeline

Timeline of Hungary

19 dated events spanning the recorded history of Hungary.

Chronology

19 events spanning the history of Hungary. BCE/CE dating.

896
Under the leadership of Árpád, the Hungarian tribes settled in the Carpathian Basin.
Under the leadership of Árpád, the Hungarian tribes settled in the Carpathian Basin. They drove out part of the residents and absorbed the other part.
997 – 1038
King Stephen of the Árpád dynasty ruled the country.
King Stephen of the Árpád dynasty ruled the country.
1241
The Mongolian Tatars devastated the country.
The Mongolian Tatars devastated the country. Their presence, which lasted a year, halted development for at least a century. After the warfare with the Hungarians, the Tatars did not continue towards the west.
1458 – 1490
King Matthias reigned
The rule of King Matthias. Cultural life of a European standard flourished in his palaces at Buda and Visegrád. For a few decades, Hungary lived on a West European standard.
1526
Ottoman Turks defeat forces of Hungarian king at Battle of Mohacs.
Ottoman Turks defeat forces of Hungarian king at Battle of Mohacs. The beginning of 150 years of Turkish occupation.
1541
Hungary was divided into three parts.
Hungary was divided into three parts. The Habsburg governed the western part of the country, the central area was ruled by the Turks, and the south-east Transylvanian principality (today part of Roumania) for a long time was the citadel of Hungarian culture.
1703 – 1711
Hungarian War, led by the Prince of Transylvania, against the Habsburgs failed.
Hungarian War, led by the Prince of Transylvania, against the Habsburgs failed.
1848 – 1849
Hungarian Revolution and the Habsburg Emperor was dethroned.
Hungarian Revolution and the Habsburg Emperor was dethroned but the Habsburg rule was re-established with the help of Russia.
1867
Hungary becomes autonomous partner in Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Hungary becomes autonomous partner in Austro-Hungarian Empire.
1914 – 1918
WWI; Hungary fights on the losing side and the monarchy collapses.
WWI; Hungary fights on the losing side and the monarchy collapses.

1920
Hungary loses large part of territory to Czechoslovakia, Romania, Russia and Yugoslavia.
Hungary loses large part of territory to Czechoslovakia, Romania, Russia and Yugoslavia. The National Assembly restores Kingdom of Hungary; Horthy becomes regent and remains influential until 1944.
1938 – 1940
Germany raise treaties in Munich and Vienna.
Germany raise treaties in Munich and Vienna in which Southern Slovakia and Northern Transylvania were returned to Hungary.
1944
WWII; The Nazis occupy Hungary.
WWII; The Nazis occupy Hungary.
1947 – 1948
Communists consolidate power.
Communists consolidate power. Hungary aligns itself more and more with the Soviet Union.
1956
A revolution against Stalinism.
A revolution against Stalinism. The uprising was defeated by Soviet troops. János Kádár, who acquired power with their assistance, promised democratic socialism; in the meantime, retaliation and executions started.
1989
Border with Austria is opened, the ’Iron Curtain’ is breached.
Border with Austria is opened, the ’Iron Curtain’ is breached. Thousands of East Germans escape to the West. Communist state in Hungary is dismantled and a transition to a multiparty democracy starts.

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Timeline of Hungary

Chronology

Under the leadership of Árpád, the Hungarian tribes settled in the Carpathian Basin.

King Stephen of the Árpád dynasty ruled the country.

The Mongolian Tatars devastated the country.

King Matthias reigned

Ottoman Turks defeat forces of Hungarian king at Battle of Mohacs.

Hungary was divided into three parts.

Hungarian War, led by the Prince of Transylvania, against the Habsburgs failed.

Hungarian Revolution and the Habsburg Emperor was dethroned.

Hungary becomes autonomous partner in Austro-Hungarian Empire.

WWI; Hungary fights on the losing side and the monarchy collapses.