Francis II

Habsburg Rule

Habsburg Rule and the End of Turkish Occupation in Hungary Contest for the Throne (October-December 1526) The Habsburgs’ rule in Hungary began amidst a contested election for the throne. Ferdinand of Austria was elected King of Bohemia in Prague on October 22, 1526. However, the Szekesfehervar Diety elected a national king, Janos I Szapolyai, on November 11. Supported by the Turks, Janos saw his kingdom reduced to Transylvania. Finally, on December 17, Ferdinand of Austria was elected King of Hungary …

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