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What unique cultural transition did Hungary make under Matthias?

  • Embracing the Renaissance from Italy

  • Adopting Greek philosophy

  • Accepting Roman Catholicism

  • Promoting art and science

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Under Matthias Corvinus, Hungary embraced the Renaissance from Italy, making it one of the first countries in Central Europe to do so. This was a significant change from the country's previous culture, which had been heavily influenced by the Byzantine Empire. The Renaissance brought with it a new emphasis on individualism, secularism, and humanism, all of which had a profound impact on Hungarian culture.
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