Emeric, also known as Henry or Imre, was King of Hungary and Croatia between 1196 and 1204. In 1184, his father, Béla III of Hungary, ordered that he be crowned king, and appointed him as ruler of Croatia and Dalmatia around 1195. Emeric ascended the throne after the death of his father. During the first four years of his reign, he fought his rebellious brother, Andrew, who forced Emeric to make him ruler of Croatia and Dalmatia as appanage.

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Occupation: politician, monarch
Position held: Apostolic King of Hungary
Citizenship: Hungary
Born: September 30, 1174
Died: November 30, 1204

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Occupation: politician, monarch
Position held: Apostolic King of Hungary
Citizenship: Hungary
Born: September 30, 1174
Died: November 30, 1204