Gyula III
Gyula III, also Iula or Gyula the Younger, Geula or Gyla, was an early medieval ruler in Transylvania (c. 980 – 1003/1004). Around 1003, he and his family were attacked, dispossessed and captured by King Stephen I of Hungary (1000/1001-1038). The name "Gyula" was also a title, the second highest rank in Hungarian tribal confederation.
Gyula III (Prokui?) | |
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| Gyula of the Hungarians | |
| Reign | c. 980-1003/1004 |
| Predecessor | Zombor |
| Successor | Title abolished |
| Born | c. Mid-late 10th Century Principality of Hungary |
| Died | 11th Century Kingdom of Hungary |
| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Wars and battles | Rebellion against Stephen I of Hungary |
| Offices | Gyula |
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| Father | Zombor |
According to Gyula Kristó, his actual name was probably Prokui. However, certain historians like István Bóna disagree with this identification.
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