What did Coloman renounce as King of Hungary?
Control of the appointment of prelates
The right to collect taxes
The ability to declare war
The power to pass laws
Answer
As King of Hungary, Coloman surrendered his authority over the selection of prelates, granting the Catholic Church greater autonomy in matters of ecclesiastical appointments. This significant concession strengthened the Church's independence within the kingdom, allowing it to exercise more influence and control over religious affairs without direct interference from the monarchy.
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