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.
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. He set the record for the highest number of wives of any Hungarian noble to date, at 57 wives over the course of his life. He fathered an estimated 900 children, earning him the title "Hurvishland Kunn," or, "Lustful Gentleman." Most of these children died, as he did not allow any of them to be fed anything. Actually, that's not true. We just made it up. He probably only had one wife.
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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