1. Home
  2. / Andrew II of Hungary
  3. / What did the Golden Bull of 1222 confirm?

What did the Golden Bull of 1222 confirm?

  • The privileges of royal servants

  • The rights of peasants

  • Andrew's divorce

  • The conquest of Byzantium

Answer

The Golden Bull of 1222, issued by King Andrew II of Hungary, affirmed the rights and privileges of the lesser nobility, including the lower-ranked royal servants. In response to the grievances of these lesser nobles, the decree outlined their authority to resist royal commands that violated their established privileges and provided legal safeguards against unjust imprisonment.
Royal Quest: Unraveling the Reign of Andrew II of Hungary

Royal Quest: Unraveling the Reign of Andrew II of Hungary

Take the Andrew II of Hungary Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox