Paul Nagymartoni
Paul Nagymartoni | |
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Seal of Paul Nagymartoni | |
| Judge royal | |
| Reign | 1328–1349 |
| Predecessor | Alexander Köcski |
| Successor | Thomas Szécsényi |
| Died | June 1351 |
| Noble family | House of Nagymartoni |
| Spouse(s) | 1, Elizabeth von Pottendorf 2, Elizabeth Puchaim (m. 1343) |
| Issue | Anne |
| Father | Simon II Nagymartoni |
Paul Nagymartoni (also Mertensdorfi, Hungarian: Nagymartoni Pál, German: Paul von Mattersdorf or Paul von Forchtenstein, French: Paul de Ferchiton; died June 1351) was an influential Hungarian nobleman and jurist in the first half of the 14th century, who served as Judge royal from 1328 to 1349.
He was a loyal partisan of Charles I, who strengthened royal power after decades of civil wars and feudal anarchy. Under Nagymartoni, the prestige of his position was restored. He established a professional staff and bureau on a permanent basis, initiating structural and judicial reforms. After 21 years in office, he was dismissed by Louis I.