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[[János Hunyadi]], the Regent of Hungary, fought defensive wars against the invading [[Ottoman Empire]]. The custom of sounding the [[noon bell]] is closely related to an important battle against the Ottomans that took place on [[June 29]], [[1456]], at [[Siege of Belgrade|Nándorfehérvár]].
 
[[János Hunyadi]], the Regent of Hungary, fought defensive wars against the invading [[Ottoman Empire]]. The custom of sounding the [[noon bell]] is closely related to an important battle against the Ottomans that took place on [[June 29]], [[1456]], at [[Siege of Belgrade|Nándorfehérvár]].
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János's son, King [[Matthias Corvinus of Hungary|Matthias Corvinus]], ruled the Kingdom of Hungary from [[1458]] to [[1490]]. He strengthened Hungary and its government: under his rule, Hungary became an important artistic and [[Cultural center|cultural centre]] of Europe during the [[Renaissance]]. Matthias, whose wife was [[Italy|Italian]], imported artisans from Italy and France. Likewise, [[Culture of Hungary|Hungarian culture]] influenced others--for example, the [[Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth]]. King [[Matthias Corvinus of Hungary|Matthias Corvinus]] was also successful in many battles against the [[Ottoman Empire]].
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János's son, King [[Matthias Corvinus of Hungary|Matthias Corvinus]], ruled the Kingdom of Hungary from [[1458]] to [[1490]]. He strengthened Hungary and its government: under his rule, Hungary became an important artistic and [[Cultural center|cultural centre]] of Europe during the [[Renaissance]]. Matthias, whose wife was [[Italy|Italian]], imported artisans from Italy and [[France]]. Likewise, [[Culture of Hungary|Hungarian culture]] influenced others--for example, the [[Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth]]. King [[Matthias Corvinus of Hungary|Matthias Corvinus]] was also successful in many battles against the [[Ottoman Empire]].
    
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