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Origin of the Name Bečej: The Influence of the Beche Tribe and the Spread of Christianity in Hungary

According to one interpretation, the name Bečej originates from the French tribe Beche, which settled in this region during the reign of Hungarian King Stephen I. Two families from this tribe, Beche and Gregor, played a significant role in spreading Christianity in Hungary. The settlements they established, including Bečej, carried their names. This name allegedly resulted from a misinterpretation by the Hungarians.

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