The Crown of St
Preserved but no longer current.
Stephen. The crown of Hungary, this St. Stephen being the first king of Hungary (1000-38). He was a pagan, born at Gran about 969, and was converted to Chris- tianity about 995. During his reign the faith became firmly established in his kingdom. He was canonized by Benedict IX shortly after his death, and is commemorated on September 2nd.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “The Crown of St” mean?
Stephen. The crown of Hungary, this St. Stephen being the first king of Hungary (1000-38). He was a pagan, born at Gran about 969, and was converted to Chris- tianity about 995. During his reign the faith became firmly established in his kingdom. He was canonized by Benedict IX shortly after his death, and is commemorated on September 2nd.
Is “The Crown of St” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.