Golden Bull of 1222

The Golden Bull of 1222 was a significant decree issued by King Andrew II of Hungary. It established important laws to protect the rights of the nobility and regulate the powers of the monarchy. One of its key features was granting the nobility certain privileges and autonomy, while also setting guidelines for the king’s authority. The document aimed to balance power between the monarch and the feudal lords, serving as an early form of a constitutional framework. This proclamation is often viewed as a milestone in the development of Hungarian governance and legal tradition.