Zoltán of Transylvania explained

Zoltán of Transylvania was the first voivode of Transylvania reigning from 1003 to 1011 according to a 14th-century chronicle. Modern historians do not accept the chronicle's claim.

Identity

According to the Chronicon Pictum, he was the same person as Stephen's great-grandfather, Zolta. Modern historians debate this because he would be over 100 years by that time and instead suggest that Mark of Kalt confused them. It is likely that Zoltán was a relative of the king, maybe his brother.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Györffy, György . István király és műve . Gondolat Könyvkiadó . 1983 . 9632812212.
  2. Book: Köpeczi, Béla . Erdély története . Makkai . László . Mócsy . András . Szász . Zoltán . Akadémiai Kiadó . 1986 . Budapest.
  3. Book: Geréb, László . Képes krónika . Magyar Hírlap and Maecenas kiadó . 1993 . 963-8164-07-7.