Jakab Cseszneky de Csesznek et Visk was a Hungarian aristocrat and first Lord of Csesznek 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.
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