-
Period: 500 to 800
Early Migrations
During this period, various groups of Magyars, part of the Uralic-speaking people, migrate from the Ural Mountains region to the west. -
Period: 800 to 850
Migration to the Carpathian Basin
Magyars move westward and settle in the Carpathian Basin, which spans modern-day Hungary and its neighboring countries. -
Period: 860 to 881
Rivalry with the East Franks
Magyars engage in conflicts with the East Franks (a precursor to modern-day Germany), which results in some Magyars continuing their nomadic lifestyle. -
895
Return to the Carpathian Basin
Led by Árpád, the Magyars return to the Carpathian Basin, marking the beginning of the Hungarian conquest. -
895
Occupation of Transylvania
-
Period: 896 to 900
Conquest of the Carpathian Basin
The Magyars, under the leadership of Árpád, continue their conquest of the Carpathian Basin, establishing a homeland in the region. -
902
Victory over Moravians
-
907
Battle of Pressburg
The Magyars face a major defeat against East Francia (modern-day Germany) and Bavarian forces, but they maintain their presence in the Carpathian Basin. -
907
Battle of Pozsony
-
955
Victory at the Battle of Lechfeld
Under the leadership of Bulcsú, the Magyars achieve a decisive victory against German forces, solidifying their presence in the Carpathian Basin. -
972
Death of Geza, Christianization
Geza, a prominent Magyar leader, dies, and his son, Stephen, later becomes the first King of Hungary. This marks the beginning of Hungary's Christianization.