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Francis Rakoczi Biography and Timeline

Follow Francis Rakoczi through 5 dated historical records for Hungary.

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Francis Rakoczi, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1703–1703Years on this page

1703

6 May 1703

Brezan Proclamation

Prince · Hungarian Rebel Leader · Brezan · Warfare / Rakoczi Uprising

Rakoczi issues a proclamation calling Hungary to resistance.

Role range: 1703-1711 – 1703-1711

June 1703

Entry into Hungary

Prince · Hungarian Rebel Leader · Verecke Pass · Warfare / Rakoczi Uprising

Rakoczi enters Hungary to assume personal leadership of the revolt.

Role range: 1703-1711 – 1703-1711

September 1703

Capture of Tokaj

Prince · Hungarian Rebel Leader · Tokaj · Warfare / Rakoczi Uprising

Rakoczi's forces secure Tokaj during their rapid expansion.

Role range: 1703-1711 – 1703-1711

December 1703

Control of Upper Hungary

Prince · Hungarian Rebel Leader · Upper Hungary · Warfare / Rakoczi Uprising

Rakoczi controls much of Upper Hungary by the end of the year.

Role range: 1703-1711 – 1703-1711

1703

Hungarian Rebellion

Prince · Hungarian Rebel Leader · Upper Hungary · Warfare / Civil War

Rakoczi expands the anti-Habsburg rebellion across Upper Hungary.

Role range: 1703-1711

Records, sources and methodology

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