Original scientific paper
Connections between Slavonia and Southern Transdanubia in the First Part of the 16th Century
Szabolcs Varga
; College of Theology of Pécs, Hungary
Abstract
There were several important connections between Slavonia and Southern Transdanubia in the early modern period. Three groups can be distinguished among them: ecclesiastical and cultural connections; military relationship and those with economic characteristic. The Diocese of Pécs established the closest personal and cultural relationship with the Zagrebian Bishopric within the medieval Kingdom of Hungary. Many bishops and canons held offices in both dioceses. These two regions became the centres of Humanism in Hungary due to the geographical vicinity of Rome. Pécs was the hinterland of Slavonia and Požega until 1541 and their fleeing population often took refuge in the town. After 1541 Slavonia provided help for the defence of Pécs and then that of Szigetvár, which contributed to the preservation of Hungarian ethnicity in Tolna and Baranya. Slavonia was also significant for the inhabitants of Transdanubia from an economic point of view because the most important 16th century exports goods of the Kingdom of Hungary, cattle, was driven to Venice on the Slavonian trade routes. As a summary one can state that the close connections between Slavonia and Southern Transdanubia in the first part of the 16th century mutually influenced the two regions.
Keywords
slavonski; Pečuh; Siget; Ferdinand; John Szapolyai; Stephan Brodarić; Luka Sekelj
Hrčak ID:
78157
URI
Publication date:
1.12.2007.
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