The Nationalities Law enacted in 1868 defines…

1864 CE to 1875 CE

The Nationalities Law enacted in 1868 defines Hungary as a single nation comprising different nationalities whose members enjoy equal rights in all areas except language.

Although non-Hungarian languages can be used in local government, churches, and schools, Hungarian becomes the official language of the central government and universities.

Many Hungarians think the act too generous, while minority-group leaders reject it as inadequate.

Slovaks in northern Hungary, Romanians in Transylvania, and Serbs in Vojvodina all want more autonomy, and unrest follows the act's passage.

The government takes no further action concerning nationalities, and discontent rises.

Locations
Budapest Budapest Hungary View →

People
Franz Joseph I of Austria View →

Groups
Transylvania, region of View → Serbs (South Slavs) View → Croats (South Slavs) View → Romanians View → Slovaks (West Slavs) View → Austria, Archduchy of View → Hungary, Kingdom of View → Croatia, (Habsburg) Kingdom of View → Slavonian Krajina (Military Frontier) View → Croatian Krajina (Military Frontier) View → Transylvania, (Austrian) Grand Principality of View → Vojvodina (Voivodship) of Serbia and Tamis Banat View → Croatia-Slavonia, (Habsburg) Kingdom of View → Austria-Hungary View →

Topics
Hungarian Revolution & Reaction 1848-67 View →

Subjects
Language View → Government View → Custom and Law View →

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