Nyitra County
Nicholas was the first Palatine for Andrew II, who had ascended the Hungarian throne in 1205. Beside that he also served as "ispán" of Újvár County in 1205, then head of Nyitra County between 1205 and 1207, and finally head of Szolnok County in 1207. From 1208 to 1210, he functioned as Judge royal, while also held the "ispán" offices in Pozsony (1208 and 1211–1212), Keve Counties (1208–1209 and 1209–1210). From 1212 to 1213, he was "ispán" of Sopron County.