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Andrew (King of Naples son)

King of Naples, son of Charobert, King of Hungary, was assassinated with the connivance of his queen in 1345.

ANDREW I., King of Hungary, in 1046-1049; compelled his subjects to embrace Christianity; he was killed in battle in 1058.

ANDREW II., King of Hungary, 1205- 1235. He was in the crusades, and displayed great valor in battle; he attempted to ameliorate the condition of his subjects, and died in 1235. ANDREW III., King of Hungary 1290-1301. He was opposed in his claims to the throne, and involved in a civil war during his reign; he died in 1301.

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