Was the dreaded Dracula a Hungarian knight?

The main purpose of the gathering of knights, i.e. knighthoods, for example, the Templars, was to spread and protect Christian faith — by force, if necessary — which required military discipline and a strict monastic way of life.

The basic values, such as the protection of Christianity or the respect for morals, were, of course, also important in the royally founded knighthoods after the second half of the 14th century. Their main purpose and the circle of members, however, have changed radically, writes Rubicon. The “new” knightly orders using various imaginative symbols were brought to life in order to provide support for the ruling power. As a result, some of the most influential lords and court members were invited to be part of such societies.

According to 24, it is a common misconception that the English Order of the Garter, established in 1348, was

the first such royally founded order of chivalry. In reality, Károly Róbert of Hungary founded the Szent György-rend (Order of St. George) 20 years earlier, in 1326.

Ultimately, it proved to be short-lived. Between the 14-15th centuries, a number of similar chivalric orders were formed throughout Europe, among which Zsigmond’s Sárkányrend (Order of the Dragon) held a prominent place.

The queen was also a member of the order

The charter, issued on 12 December 1408, created a church-inspired but worldly order which, in addition to “holy purposes”, such as fighting against pagans and heretics, placed much greater emphasis on the political ambitions of Sigismund of Luxembourg.