| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 3,500,[1] 6,000,[2] 15,000,[3] 30,000[4] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Languages | |
| Armenian,Hungarian | |
| Religion | |
| Armenian Apostolic,Armenian Catholic |
Armenians in Hungary (Armenian:Հայերը Հունգարիայում,romanized: Hayery Hungariayum;Hungarian:magyarországi örmények) are ethnicArmenians living inHungary.
The first Armenians to reach Hungary presumably arrived in the 10–11th century or even before.[5] Armenians were present from early on inHungary as clearly attested in a document issued byHungarianKingLadislaus IV the Cuman (late 13th century). The inhabitants of the former capital of Armenia,Ani, moved to Moldavia, then, after some local conflicts, requested settlement in neighbouring Hungary. The local head of Transylvania (modern-day Romania),Prince Michael von Apaffy, gave approval for the resettlement of about 600 families; 55 families out of which received aristocracy and were even given higher titles later. They were allowed to found their own trading towns, the most notable one being Szamosújvár (todayGherla,Romania) calledArmenopolis/Armenierstadt orHayakaghak (Հայաքաղաք).[6] They founded schools, built hospitals, joined the Hungarian army and contributed to the culture of Hungary. They gained positions, became teachers, medical doctors, priests, generals, ministers, etc. They preserved their culture - see the architecture, the ceilings of the churches inGyergyószentmiklós, the cuisine - though they respected the Hungarian traditions. Many families Magyarized their family names.[7]
Most modern Armenians in Hungary immigrated to the country after thedissolution of the USSR. Estimates of Armenians in Hungary range from 3,500[1] to 30,000[4] living in the nation today, making up roughly 0.01% of the population. Approximately, two thirds of Hungary's Armenians population is found inBudapest and the surroundingPest county. Armenians in Hungary have established 31 "self-governments" and roughly half of them speakArmenian as theirmother tongue.[1] TheArmenian Catholic Priesthood has existed in Hungary since 1924 and hosts a number of cultural programs, as does the Armenian Cultural and Information Centre in Budapest.
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Prides from the past with international success:
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Autonomies in Hungary and Europe: a comparative study.
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| Historic areas of Armenian settlement | ||
| Caucasus | ||
| Former Soviet Union | ||
| Americas | ||
| Europe | ||
| Middle East | ||
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| Oceania | ||
