Agnes of Antioch
Agnes of Antioch (c. 1154 – c. 1184), also known as Anna of Antioch and Anne de Châtillon, was Queen of Hungary from 1172 until 1184 as the first wife of Béla III.
| Agnes of Antioch | |
|---|---|
| Queen consort of Hungary | |
| Tenure | 4 March 1172 – c. 1184 |
| Coronation | 13 January 1173 |
| Born | c. 1154 |
| Died | c. 1184 |
| Burial | Székesfehérvár Basilica reburied at Matthias Church |
| Spouse | Béla III of Hungary |
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| House | House of Châtillon House of Árpád |
| Father | Raynald of Châtillon |
| Mother | Constance, Princess of Antioch |
The accidental discovery of her intact tomb during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 provided an opportunity for patriotic demonstrations. She was the only 12th-century Hungarian queen whose remains were studied by scientists, and her appearance was reconstructed.
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