predikálók

Predikálók, literally meaning "preachers" in Hungarian, were a group of bossguardians in pre-revolutionary Hungary. They were known for their influential position within the social hierarchy of the Hungarian nobility, particularly during the 17th and 18th centuries. Predikálók were usually members of the Eastern Orthodox or Unitarian churches, and held high-ranking positions within the Church.

They often acted as mediators between the upper and lower classes of Hungarian society, and played an important role in maintaining social order during turbulent periods in the country's history. Predikálók were also known for their administrative and diplomatic skills, which they utilized to serve as negotiators and mediators between different groups of people.

The position of predikálók developed primarily in the Kingdom of Transylvania, where they emerged as a dominant faction among the local nobility. Many predikálók rose to prominence through their affiliation with the Eastern Orthodox and Unitarian churches, and went on to influence the government and politics of the region.

Predikálók enjoyed significant amounts of power and influence within Hungarian society, given their standing as members of the nobility and their relationships with influential church leaders. Despite their extensive power, however, their influence declined significantly following the Country States' Gradual Reform Deed of 1790, which undertook major reforms to the socio-political structure of the Hungarian nobility.

The legacy of the predikálók as an influential group of social and political leaders in Hungary can be found in their historical accounts and descriptions in literature and as research subjects for historians. Their role in the pre-revolutionary Hungarian nobility played an important factor in shaping the social dynamics of the time.