Add YOUR Family To This Page
History of Hungary
Journey back in time to Hungary
(Austria-Hungary)
Visit Hungary. Discover its history. Learn about the people who lived there through stories, old newspaper articles, pictures, postcards and genealogy.
In 1938, the ballpoint pen is invented by Lazlo Biro, of Hungary.
Ear pulling is a birthday tradition in Hungary. There is a rhyming song which accompanies the ear pulling which translates to something like 'God bless you, live so long so your ears reach your ankles.'
There is MUCH more to discover about Hungary. Read on!
- 1527 - November 3 - Ferdinand of Austria/Bohemia chosen as king of Hungary
historyorb.com - 1538 - February 24 - Treaty of Nagyvarad/Peace of Grosswardein signed between Ferdinand I of Austria and John Zápolya of Hungary.
historyorb.com - 1544 - May 1 - Turkish troops occupy Hungary
historyorb.com - 1563 - September 8 - Maximilian chosen king of Hungary
historyorb.com - 1681 - November 9 - Hungarian parliament promises protestants freedom of religion
historyorb.com - 1705 - October 1 - Parliament declares Hungary independently/French Rákóczi becomes king
www.onthisday.com - 1707 - June 13 - Hungary declares itself independent under Ferenc Rákóczi II
historyorb.com - 1712 - May 22 - Emperor Karel VI crowned king of Hungary
historyorb.com - 1740 - October 20 - Maria Theresa became ruler of Austria, Hungary & Bohemia
historyorb.com - 1800 - Population of the Kingdom of Hungary (Habsburg Monarchy) - 6,300,000
City of Buda
The Danube, its history, scenery, and topography, splendidly illustrated, from sketches taken on the spot by Abresch, and drawn by W.H. Bartlett...engraved by J. Cousen, J.C. Bentley, R. Brandard, and other eminent artists (1844)
Artwork
Castle of Wissegraad
The Danube, its history, scenery, and topography, splendidly illustrated, from sketches taken on the spot by Abresch, and drawn by W.H. Bartlett...engraved by J. Cousen, J.C. Bentley, R. Brandard, and other eminent artists... Read MORE...
Artwork
Kazan Pass
The Danube, its history, scenery, and topography, splendidly illustrated, from sketches taken on the spot by Abresch, and drawn by W.H. Bartlett...engraved by J. Cousen, J.C. Bentley, R. Brandard, and other eminent artists (1844)
Artwork- 1848 - April 11 - Hungary becomes constitutional monarchy under king Ferdinand of Austria
historyorb.com - 1848 - December 2 - Franz Josef I becomes emperor of Austria & King of Hungary
historyorb.com 
1849 - April 14 – Hungary declares independence from Austria.
www.wikipedia.org
April 14, 1849- 1867 - February 8 - The Ausgleich results in the establishment of the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary.
historyorb.com - 1869 - One of the Friars at the Convent of Presburg, Hungary, was recently poisoned while partaking of the sacrament.
A servant had poured sulphuric acid in his cup.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 5, 1869 - 1870 - A great demand is springing up in Hungary for Protestant Bibles and tracts.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
February 5, 1870 - 1870 - The Diet of Hungary on the 3d emphatically declared in favor of Austrian neutrality in the Franco-Prussian war.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
August 13, 1870 - 1879 - Great damage was done to property in Hungary, by floods, during last week.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
April 26, 1879 - 1888 - Extensive floods in Austro-Hungary were reported on the 13th.
Bridges had been swept away and large areas converted into lakes. Several villages were submerged and a large number of person had been drowned.
A ...Read MORE... - 1889 - A terrible storm swept over a large section of Southern Hungary on the 5th.
Many houses were demolished and in some cases whole villages were set on fire by lightning and destroyed.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
April 13, 1889 - 1895 - Austria-Hungary
Austria-Hungary, an extensive empire of Central Europe, and one of thesis great European powers. It is mostly included between lat. 42° and 51° N., an...Read MORE... - 1900 - Population of Austria-Hungary - 47,295,100
- 1918 - October 31 – The Hungarian government terminates the personal union with Austria, officially dissolving the Austro-Hungarian empire.
www.wikipedia.org
October 31, 1918 - 1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)
Old Photos, Pictures, Advertisements and Postcards from Hungary
Hungary
 - City of Buda
The Danube, its history, scenery, and topography, splendidly illustrated, from sketches taken on the spot by Abresch, and drawn by W.H. Bartlett...engraved by J. Cousen, J.C. Bentley, R. Brandard, and other eminent artists (1844))
City of Buda
The Danube, its history, scenery, and topography, splendidly illustrated, from sketches taken on the spot by Abresch, and drawn by W.H. Bartlett...engraved by J. Cousen, J.C. Bentley, R. Brandard, and other eminent artists (1844)
Artwork
Hungary
 - Castle of Wissegraad
The Danube, its history, scenery, and topography, splendidly illustrated, from sketches taken on the spot by Abresch, and drawn by W.H. Bartlett...engraved by J. Cousen, J.C. Bentley, R. Brandard, and other eminent artists (1844))
Castle of Wissegraad
The Danube, its history, scenery, and topography, splendidly illustrated, from sketches taken on the spot by Abresch, and drawn by W.H. Bartlett...engraved by J. Cousen, J.C. Bentley, R. Brandard, and other eminent artists... Read MORE...
Artwork
Hungary
 - Kazan Pass
The Danube, its history, scenery, and topography, splendidly illustrated, from sketches taken on the spot by Abresch, and drawn by W.H. Bartlett...engraved by J. Cousen, J.C. Bentley, R. Brandard, and other eminent artists (1844))
Kazan Pass
The Danube, its history, scenery, and topography, splendidly illustrated, from sketches taken on the spot by Abresch, and drawn by W.H. Bartlett...engraved by J. Cousen, J.C. Bentley, R. Brandard, and other eminent artists (1844)
Artwork
If you start to catch a cold, this works wonders!
...we toss a bunch of raw, organic, health-promoting ingredients like garlic, ginger, onions, horseradish, habanero peppers, turmeric, and citrus fruit to a base of raw organic apple cider vinegar...
...we toss a bunch of raw, organic, health-promoting ingredients like garlic, ginger, onions, horseradish, habanero peppers, turmeric, and citrus fruit to a base of raw organic apple cider vinegar...
History and News of Hungary
Add History/News-
1527 - November 3 - Ferdinand of Austria/Bohemia chosen as king of Hungary
historyorb.com
-
1538 - February 24 - Treaty of Nagyvarad/Peace of Grosswardein signed between Ferdinand I of Austria and John Zápolya of Hungary.
historyorb.com
-
1544 - May 1 - Turkish troops occupy Hungary
historyorb.com
-
1563 - September 8 - Maximilian chosen king of Hungary
historyorb.com
-
1681 - November 9 - Hungarian parliament promises protestants freedom of religion
historyorb.com
-
1705 - October 1 - Parliament declares Hungary independently/French Rákóczi becomes king
www.onthisday.com
-
1707 - June 13 - Hungary declares itself independent under Ferenc Rákóczi II
historyorb.com
-
1712 - May 22 - Emperor Karel VI crowned king of Hungary
historyorb.com
-
1740 - October 20 - Maria Theresa became ruler of Austria, Hungary & Bohemia
historyorb.com
-
1800 - Population of the Kingdom of Hungary (Habsburg Monarchy) - 6,300,000
-
1848 - April 11 - Hungary becomes constitutional monarchy under king Ferdinand of Austria
historyorb.com
-
1848 - December 2 - Franz Josef I becomes emperor of Austria & King of Hungary
historyorb.com
1849 - April 14 – Hungary declares independence from Austria.
www.wikipedia.org
April 14, 1849
-
1867 - February 8 - The Ausgleich results in the establishment of the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary.
historyorb.com
-
1869 - One of the Friars at the Convent of Presburg, Hungary, was recently poisoned while partaking of the sacrament.
A servant had poured sulphuric acid in his cup. St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 5, 1869
-
1870 - A great demand is springing up in Hungary for Protestant Bibles and tracts.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
February 5, 1870
-
1870 - The Diet of Hungary on the 3d emphatically declared in favor of Austrian neutrality in the Franco-Prussian war.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
August 13, 1870
-
1879 - Great damage was done to property in Hungary, by floods, during last week.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
April 26, 1879
-
1888 - Extensive floods in Austro-Hungary were reported on the 13th.
Bridges had been swept away and large areas converted into lakes. Several villages were submerged and a large number of person had been drowned.
A ... Read MORE...
-
1889 - A terrible storm swept over a large section of Southern Hungary on the 5th.
Many houses were demolished and in some cases whole villages were set on fire by lightning and destroyed. St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
April 13, 1889
-
1895 - Austria-Hungary
Austria-Hungary, an extensive empire of Central Europe, and one of thesis great European powers. It is mostly included between lat. 42° and 51° N.,... Read MORE...
-
1900 - Population of Austria-Hungary - 47,295,100
-
1918 - October 31 – The Hungarian government terminates the personal union with Austria, officially dissolving the Austro-Hungarian empire.
www.wikipedia.org
October 31, 1918
-
1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)
Hungary Genealogy
Not the place you are looking for? Try again!
Search for Your Family by Place
Updated: 12/3/2019 9:22:09 AM
Are you from Hungary ? Do you have ancestors from there? Tell us YOUR story!
If you'd like to be contacted by others who have ancestors from Hungary , leave a message here!The comments you read here belong only to the person who posted them. We reserve the right to remove off-topic and inappropriate comments.