Ar'pad, the national hero of Hungary, under whom the Magyars first gained a footing in the country about the year 884. Chosen duke on his father's death, he carried on an incessant warfare with the Bulgarians, Wallachians and Moravians, and made several successful sallies into Italy. He died in 907, leaving his power to his son. The Arpad dynasty ruled Hungary as dukes until 1000, and as kings from that year until 1301. Arpad still lives in the popular songs of his country, and not a little legend has gathered around his name.
