The Kingdom of Hungary and the Holy See

The papal–Hungarian relations of the first half of the 14th century have not been a central focus of previous research. While the long-standing portrayal of the papacy’s so-called “Avignon captivity” in predominantly negative terms has gradually shifted over the decades, a comprehensive
analysis of the relations between Charles I (1301–1342), the first Hungarian Angevin ruler, and the papacy has not yet been undertaken. This monograph adopts a thematic approach that examines multiple aspects of these interactions − from the beneficial policy of the first three Avignon popes to diplomatic and dynastic issues. Particular attention is devoted to identifying the key figures who played a decisive role in shaping the relationship between the Avi gnonese Curia and the Hungarian royal court. In doing so, the volume highlights the focal points of the intricate network of relations between the papacy and the Kingdom of Hungary during the reign of Charles I. Ágnes Maléth is an assistant professor of the Department of Medieval and Early Modern Hungarian History at the University of Szeged. Her main research interests include the diplomatic and ecclesiastical connections between the papal court and the Kingdom of Hungary during the 14th century, the institutional changes of the papal court during the Avignon period, and the dynastic and ecclesiastical policies of the Angevin rulers of Hungary.