Mary of Hungary (disambiguation) facts for kids
Mary of Hungary or Maria of Hungary is a name used for several important women in history. When you see this name, it could be talking about different queens or powerful leaders from Hungary. This page helps you figure out which Mary of Hungary someone is talking about.
Who Was Mary, Queen of Hungary?
Mary, Queen of Hungary (who ruled from 1382 to 1395) was a very important queen. She was the reigning queen of Hungary, which means she held the power herself, not just as a queen married to a king.
Other Important Women Named Mary of Hungary
The name Mary of Hungary can also refer to these other historical figures:
- Margaret of Hungary (1175–1223): She was also known as Byzantine Empress Maria. She lived a long time ago and was an empress in the Byzantine Empire.
- Mary of Hungary, Queen of Naples (1257–1323): She was a queen consort of Naples. This means she was the queen because she was married to the King of Naples.
- Mary of Hungary (governor of the Netherlands) (1505–1558): She was the wife of King Louis II of Hungary. She was also queen consort of both Bohemia and Hungary. Later in her life, she became a powerful governor of the Habsburg Netherlands, which was a group of territories in Europe.
See also
In Spanish: María de Hungría para niños
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