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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 '''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. |
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Probably the most famous member of the family was '''[[Francis II Rákóczi]]''' (1676-1735) who was elected |
Probably the most famous member of the family was '''[[Francis II Rákóczi]]''' (1676-1735) who was elected prince sovereign of Hungary and Prince of [[Transylvania]] 1703-1711 and led an anti-Habsburg war during that time. |
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Other notable members have included: |
Other notable members have included: |
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Revision as of 10:43, 5 July 2006
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.
Probably the most famous member of the family was Francis II Rákóczi (1676-1735) who was elected prince sovereign of Hungary and Prince of Transylvania 1703-1711 and led an anti-Habsburg war during that time.
Other notable members have included:
- Sigismund Rákóczi - elected Prince of Transylvania 1607-1608
- George I Rákóczi (György) - elected Prince of Transylvania 1630-1648
- George II Rákóczi(György) - Prince of Transylvania 1648-1657
The Rákóczi March by an anonymous composer refers to them.
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