Administrative-Territorial Laic Institutions in 12th Century Medieval Transylvanian Documents
Administrative-Territorial Laic Institutions in 12th Century Medieval Transylvanian Documents

Summary/Abstract: The realm of Hungary has known a territorial expansion duringthe 12th century, which meant that Transylvania was also included on thisparticular expansion route. It was gradually included within the realm, on twoaxes: north-west and south-east. After the conquering stage, the organizationalone followed. It was during this latter period, that the practice of institutionaladministrativewriting was growing roots on a European level. The Hungarianroyal authority fully understood the importance and necessity of implementingthis practice. The present paper is an attempt to analyze 12th century medievaldocuments which make reference to the particular administrative-territorialinstitutions that were developed in Transylvania and to the personalities thatoccupied positions within these institutions.

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