Kingdom of Hungary Máté Csák III. The kingdom of Hungary reached an age of prosperity and stability under Charles I. The gold mines of the Kingdom were extensively worked and soon Hungary reached a prominent standing in European gold production. The forint was introduced as a currency, replacing the "denars", and soon after Charles's reforms were implemented, the economy of the Kingdom started to prosper again, having fallen into a parlous state following the Mongol invasion. Charles exalted the cult to Saint Ladislaus I, using him as a symbol of bravery, justice and purity. He also venerated his uncle, Saint Louis of Toulouse.
Counties of Hungary (before 1920) Counties of Hungary (before 1920) A county (Hungarian: vármegye or megye; for the various names, their origin and use see here) is the name of a type of administrative unit in the Kingdom of Hungary and in Hungary from the 10th century until the present day. This article deals with only the period before the Treaty of Trianon of 1920. For lists of the individual counties, see Administrative divisions of the Kingdom of Hungary. For counties of Hungary since 1950, see Counties of Hungary. The Latin word "comitatus" is derived from the word "comes", which originally stood for companion or