Rákóczi's War for Independence — (1703–1711) was the first significant freedom fight in Hungary against absolutist Habsburg rule. It was fought by a group of noblemen, wealthy and high ranking progressives who wanted to put an end to the inequality of power relations, led by… … Wikipedia
Rákóczi — The Rákóczi (older spelling Rákóczy) were a noble family in the Kingdom of Hungary between the 13th century and 18th century. Their name is also spelled Rakoczi and Rakoczy in some foreign (English) sources.The foundations for the family s wealth … Wikipedia
family — /fam euh lee, fam lee/, n., pl. families, adj. n. 1. parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not. 2. the children of one person or one couple collectively: We want a large family. 3. the spouse and children … Universalium
Rákóczi, Ferenc, II — ▪ prince of Transylvania born March 27, 1676, Borsi, Hung. died April 8, 1735, Rodosto, Tur. prince of Transylvania who headed a nearly successful national rising of all Hungary against the Habsburg empire. He was born of an… … Universalium
Rákóczi, Ferenc, I — ▪ Magyar noble born Feb. 24, 1645 died July 8, 1676, Makovica, Hung. scion of a noble Magyar family, and in 1670 a leader of an unsuccessful Hungarian–Croatian revolt against the Habsburgs. Rákóczi, the son of György Rákóczi II, had been… … Universalium
Francis II Rákóczi — Ferenc (Francis) II Rákóczi (March 27, 1676 – April 8, 1735) was the leader of the Hungarian uprising against the Habsburgs in 1703 11 as the prince ( fejedelem ) of the Estates Confederated for Liberty of the Kingdom of Hungary. He was also… … Wikipedia
Sigismund Rákóczi — was born into the noble Hungarian Rákóczi family. He briefly reigned as Prince of Transylvania from 1607 to 1608.Rákóczi was born into the lower nobility but, by various means including a profitable marriage managed to rise into the ranks of the… … Wikipedia
Francis I Rákóczi — (February 24, 1645 ndash; July 8, 1676) was a Hungarian aristocrat, elected prince of Transylvania and father of Hungarian national hero Francis II Rákóczi.Francis I Rákóczi was the son of George II Rákóczi, prince of Transylvania, and Zsófia… … Wikipedia
Esterházy family — Aristocratic Magyar family, dating from at least the 15th century, that produced numerous Hungarian diplomats, army officers, and patrons of the arts. By the 18th century the Esterházys were the largest landowners in Hungary and possessed a… … Universalium
Sárospatak — See also: Sáros and Patak Sárospatak Sárospatak Castle … Wikipedia
