Battle of Rozgony
Rozhanovce, near Košice, Slovakia
What happened
King Charles I of Hungary fought the powerful Aba family and their ally Matthew Csák. Hungary had broken up into regions ruled by powerful lords, and the new Angevin king, Charles I, was struggling to win control. The Aba family attacked the town of Kassa, and Charles marched to meet them. The royal army nearly lost, but reinforcements from Kassa turned the battle, and the Aba leaders fell.
Why it matters
Why it matters: It ended the Aba family's rule over eastern Hungary. It greatly strengthened Charles's hold on the kingdom.
What came next
After Matthew Csák died in 1321, Charles became the undisputed ruler of Hungary. He went on to issue Hungary's first gold florins in 1326.
Did you know?
A medieval chronicle called it 'the most cruel battle since the Mongol invasion of Europe'.
Timeline
- 27 November 1308Charles is elected king.
- 15 June 1312Charles wins at Rozgony.
- 18 March 1321Matthew Csák dies.
- 1326Hungary's first gold florins are issued.