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Francis II Rákóczi

1676–1735 · 18th century

Francis II Rákóczi was a Hungarian noble who led the Rákóczi's War of Independence against Habsburg rule from 1703 to 1711. Elected Prince of Transylvania in 1704 and ruling prince of the confederated estates of Hungary, he fought with French support but was defeated. The Peace of Szatmár in 1711 ended the revolt, and he died in exile in Ottoman Rodosto.

Francis II Rákóczi
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Principality of TransylvaniaGrand Principality of Transylvania

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