Jakab Cseszneky

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Baron Jakab Cseszneky de Cseszneg et Visk was a Hungarian aristocrat in 13th century.

Jakab was the son of Mihály, member of the clan Bána, and equerry of Andrew II of Hungary.

He became the swordbearer of the King Béla IV and held also the title Count of Trencsén. About 1263 he constructed the famous gothic Castle of Csesznek in the Bakony mountains and he and his descendants have been called after the castle: Cseszneky.

His wife was the daughter of Márk Trencséni, member of the clan Csák. His sons, Miklós, Lőrinc, Szomor and Mihály were important supporters of the Kings Ladislaus IV and Charles I of Hungary and fought bravely against Matthew Csák, de-facto ruler of the present-day Western Slovakia.

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