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Albanian-Hungarian relations date back to the Middle Ages. Especially after Hungary was converted to Catholicism and northern Albanian rulers increasingly also converted and converted their subjects to Catholicism as well during the [[High Middle Ages]] especially after the [[Fourth Crusade]], Hungary often had relationships with [[Albanian principalities]]. |
Albanian-Hungarian relations date back to the Middle Ages. Especially after Hungary was converted to Catholicism and northern Albanian rulers increasingly also converted and converted their subjects to Catholicism as well during the [[High Middle Ages]] especially after the [[Fourth Crusade]], Hungary often had relationships with [[Albanian principalities]]. |
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Albano-Hungarian relations existed in two realms, the secular and the religious. In the religious realm, Hungarian assistance was critical for the growth of Albanian Catholicism. Albanian monasteries were constructed with similar architecture to Hungarian and Italian models.<ref>Malaj, Edmond. [[https://www.academia.edu/28187405/Rreth_marr%C3%ABdh%C3%ABnieve_nd%C3%ABrmjet_shqiptar%C3%ABve_dhe_hungarez%C3%ABve_gjat%C3%AB_Mesjet%C3%ABs_About_the_Relationship_between_Albanians_and_Hungarians_during_the_Middle_Ages._Albanian_| ''Rreth marrëdhënieve ndërmjet shqiptarëve dhe hungarezëve gjatë Mesjetës'']]. Page 268</ref> Intensive clerical relations began in the 12th century and were first documented in 1177 by Gregori, the prelate of Tivar.<ref>Malaj, 270</ref> |
Albano-Hungarian relations existed in two realms, the secular and the religious. In the religious realm, Hungarian assistance was critical for the growth of Albanian Catholicism. |
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Albanian monasteries were constructed with similar architecture to Hungarian and Italian models.<ref>Malaj, Edmond. [[https://www.academia.edu/28187405/Rreth_marr%C3%ABdh%C3%ABnieve_nd%C3%ABrmjet_shqiptar%C3%ABve_dhe_hungarez%C3%ABve_gjat%C3%AB_Mesjet%C3%ABs_About_the_Relationship_between_Albanians_and_Hungarians_during_the_Middle_Ages._Albanian_| ''Rreth marrëdhënieve ndërmjet shqiptarëve dhe hungarezëve gjatë Mesjetës'']]. Page 268</ref> Intensive clerical relations began in the 12th century and were first documented in 1177 by Gregori, the prelate of Tivar.<ref>Malaj, 270</ref> |
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The establishment of Hungarian domination by [[Bela III]] over the Dalmatian cities of Split, Zadar and Trogir ultimately caused the promotion of Albanian ecclesiastic structures to direct subordination to Rome, rather than having been dependent on the Dalmatian city of Ragusa, as they were previously. After this point, the dioceses of Ulqin (Ecclesia Dulcignensis), Shas (Suaciensis), Shkoder (Scodrensis), Balec (Beleacensis), Drisht (Drivastensis), Deje (Dagnesnsis), Pult (Pulatensis) and et cetera were reorganized into an "Albanian archbishopric" directly under Rome, as Malaj notes, an important development in the growth of Albanian Catholicism in the Balkans.<ref>Malaj, Page 270</ref> |
The establishment of Hungarian domination by [[Bela III]] over the Dalmatian cities of Split, Zadar and Trogir ultimately caused the promotion of Albanian ecclesiastic structures to direct subordination to Rome, rather than having been dependent on the Dalmatian city of Ragusa, as they were previously. After this point, the dioceses of Ulqin (Ecclesia Dulcignensis), Shas (Suaciensis), Shkoder (Scodrensis), Balec (Beleacensis), Drisht (Drivastensis), Deje (Dagnesnsis), Pult (Pulatensis) and et cetera were reorganized into an "Albanian archbishopric" directly under Rome, as Malaj notes, an important development in the growth of Albanian Catholicism in the Balkans.<ref>Malaj, Page 270</ref> |
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Albania–Hungary relations refer to the current and historical relations of Albania and Hungary. Albania has an embassy in Budapest and Hungary has an embassy and a consular office in Tirana. The history of diplomatic relations of Albania and Hungary dates back to 1912, when Albania declared its independence in November 28, 1912.
The countries are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. As a European Union (EU) member, Hungary supports Albania in its euro-integration path.[1][2]
History
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Middle Ages
Albanian-Hungarian relations date back to the Middle Ages. Especially after Hungary was converted to Catholicism and northern Albanian rulers increasingly also converted and converted their subjects to Catholicism as well during the High Middle Ages especially after the Fourth Crusade, Hungary often had relationships with Albanian principalities.
Albano-Hungarian relations existed in two realms, the secular and the religious. In the religious realm, Hungarian assistance was critical for the growth of Albanian Catholicism.
Hungarian sponsorship of Albanian religious life
Albanian monasteries were constructed with similar architecture to Hungarian and Italian models.[3] Intensive clerical relations began in the 12th century and were first documented in 1177 by Gregori, the prelate of Tivar.[4]
The establishment of Hungarian domination by Bela III over the Dalmatian cities of Split, Zadar and Trogir ultimately caused the promotion of Albanian ecclesiastic structures to direct subordination to Rome, rather than having been dependent on the Dalmatian city of Ragusa, as they were previously. After this point, the dioceses of Ulqin (Ecclesia Dulcignensis), Shas (Suaciensis), Shkoder (Scodrensis), Balec (Beleacensis), Drisht (Drivastensis), Deje (Dagnesnsis), Pult (Pulatensis) and et cetera were reorganized into an "Albanian archbishopric" directly under Rome, as Malaj notes, an important development in the growth of Albanian Catholicism in the Balkans.[5]
Hungary provided a "definitive role" in the development of Albanian Catholicism, because it wished to replace the influence of its rival Ragusa in Albania, which had remained outside the control of the Hungarian crown. With the rise of Serbia under Stefan Dushan and the beginning of Dushan's persecution of Catholics; notably, when the Bishop of Shas was accused of murder by Serbian authorities, he found refuge in Hungary. Hungary would also provide Albanian Catholics with aid in their polemical fight against "schismatics", sending its own Dominican priests to Albania for this purpose. In 1278, Dominican priests convened for a summit in Durres which resulted in the construction of first Dominican monastery in Albania, a significant event in the deepening of ties with the Albanian noble Thopia family of Central Albania with the Dominican Order and the growth of the latter in Northern and Central Albania.[6]
Ottoman conquest
During the Ottoman conquests of the Balkans, Albanian national hero Skanderbeg and Hungarian national hero Janos Hunyadi were aligned together against the Ottoman Army.
Late Ottoman era
As a unified state, Austro-Hungary helped provide education to Northern Albanians, especially those of Catholic faith, by helping build schools in the vicinity of Shkodër. Unlike all other schools in the country at the time, it allowed students to learn in Albanian. The expansion of Albanian education helped the stimulate the Albanian National Awakening.
A Hungarian noble Franz Nopcsa was influential in the emerging field of Albanology which fueled the rise of Albanian nationalism, and he gave his support to Albanian independence.
Austro-Hungary supported Albanian aspirations, particularly against Serbian claims to Albanian territory, motivated by a desire to restrain the power of Pan-Slavism under the aegis of the Russian Empire, which was a particular threat to Hungary which had to contend with Slovak nationalism, Croatian nationalism and Serbian nationalism.
After Albanian Independence
King Zogu chose as his wife a Hungarian nobleman named Geraldine.
Communist era
During the Soviet era, both countries were part of the Eastern Bloc and COMECON until Albania's withdrawal in 1961.
See also
External links
References
- ^ "Berisha-Kover: PS, jo bojkot". top-channel.tv (in Albanian). 20 March 2012.
- ^ "SZIJJÁRTÓ: HUNGARY FIRMLY SUPPORTS ALBANIA IN EU INTEGRATION EFFORTS". dailynewshungary.com. 19 November 2016.
- ^ Malaj, Edmond. [Rreth marrëdhënieve ndërmjet shqiptarëve dhe hungarezëve gjatë Mesjetës]. Page 268
- ^ Malaj, 270
- ^ Malaj, Page 270
- ^ Malaj, pages 271-272
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