Acho (died after 1281) was a Hungarian clergyman in the 13th century, who served as vice-chancellor of the royal court from 1279 to 1280 and in 1281.
Acho (also Ach or Écs) was appointed vice-chancellor in December 1279, succeeding the controversial prelate Nicholas Kán. [1] His term coincides with the harsh dispute between King Ladislaus IV and the papal legate Philip III, Bishop of Fermo. Acho is the only known vice-chancellor in the 13th century, who did not hold any ecclesiastical benefice simultaneously with his service. Historian Dániel Bácsatyai considered Acho of low-born was a strong confidant of the monarch, and Philip successfully prevented him from obtaining benefice. Ladislaus' double seal from 1279 with the sigillum "A" reflects Acho's activity as vice-chancellor. [2]
Following the temporary reconciliation of Ladislaus and Philip in the spring of 1280, Acho was replaced by Bartholomew, son of Bot in August 1280. [1] Following the dismissal of Palatine Finta Aba and his subsequent insurgency in the spring of 1281, [3] Acho was reinstated as vice-chancellor; he is first mentioned in this capacity in April 1281. [1] He held the office at least until September 1281. He was succeeded by Bartholomew again, who is first styled as vice-chancellor in March 1282. [1]
Acho (died after 1281) was a Hungarian clergyman in the 13th century, who served as vice-chancellor of the royal court from 1279 to 1280 and in 1281.
Acho (also Ach or Écs) was appointed vice-chancellor in December 1279, succeeding the controversial prelate Nicholas Kán. [1] His term coincides with the harsh dispute between King Ladislaus IV and the papal legate Philip III, Bishop of Fermo. Acho is the only known vice-chancellor in the 13th century, who did not hold any ecclesiastical benefice simultaneously with his service. Historian Dániel Bácsatyai considered Acho of low-born was a strong confidant of the monarch, and Philip successfully prevented him from obtaining benefice. Ladislaus' double seal from 1279 with the sigillum "A" reflects Acho's activity as vice-chancellor. [2]
Following the temporary reconciliation of Ladislaus and Philip in the spring of 1280, Acho was replaced by Bartholomew, son of Bot in August 1280. [1] Following the dismissal of Palatine Finta Aba and his subsequent insurgency in the spring of 1281, [3] Acho was reinstated as vice-chancellor; he is first mentioned in this capacity in April 1281. [1] He held the office at least until September 1281. He was succeeded by Bartholomew again, who is first styled as vice-chancellor in March 1282. [1]