Individual Details
Prince Zoltán of Hungary
(Abt 896 - 949)
Zoltán was born about 896, the youngest of (at least) five sons of Arpád, prince of the Magyars. Also known as Zolta, Zaltas, or Zsolt, he may be the only son or Arpád to have recorded issue. He was the father of Taksony, and possibly another son Jutas. _Gesta Hungarorum_ names Zolta as the son and successor of Arpád.
Although he ruled Hungary from 907 to 946, Zoltán's leadership meant much less than was the case with previous leaders; during his time the tribal leaders had most of the powers. Later researchers have questioned his position as a ruler, and some prefer other sons of Arpád. However it is known that he was a Magyar leader involved in the invasion of western and southern Europe. He was defeated by the Saxons near Merseburg in 933. He died in 949.
Source: Leo van de Pas
Although he ruled Hungary from 907 to 946, Zoltán's leadership meant much less than was the case with previous leaders; during his time the tribal leaders had most of the powers. Later researchers have questioned his position as a ruler, and some prefer other sons of Arpád. However it is known that he was a Magyar leader involved in the invasion of western and southern Europe. He was defeated by the Saxons near Merseburg in 933. He died in 949.
Source: Leo van de Pas
Events
| Birth | Abt 896 |  | |||
| Death | 949 | ||||
| Marriage | N of Bihár |
Families
| Spouse | N of Bihár ( - ) |
| Child | Prince Taksony of Hungary (931 - 972) |
| Father | Prince Árpád of Hungary (850 - 907) |
| Mother | N ( - ) |