Ketel
Magyar tribal chief
About Ketel
Lived 850 – 901 (aged 50–51). Ketel was a traditional leader or chief.
Ketel is a legendary Magyar tribal chieftain of perhaps Kabar origin, who lived at the end of the 9th century. He was the father of Alaptolma, and the first known ancestor of the Koppán clan.
According to the medieval Gesta Hungarorum, the leader of the Magyars, Árpád, donated a large estate to Ketel along the Danube and Váh (Vág) rivers where he settled with his people. Today, Ketel is honoured as the legendary founder of the city of Komárom with his son, Alaptolma.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ketel?
Magyar tribal chief
When was Ketel born?
Ketel was born in 850.
When did Ketel die?
Ketel died in 901.
What was Ketel's occupation?
Ketel was a traditional leader or chief.
What nationality was Ketel?
Ketel's recorded nationality: Principality of Hungary.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ketel. https://biography.guide/ketel/
MLA: "Ketel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ketel/.
Chicago: "Ketel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ketel/.
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