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Principality of Transylvania
The Principality of Transylvania emerged from the eastern part of the Kingdom of Hungary after the Ottoman conquest of central Hungary. It was a semi-independent Ottoman vassal known for religious tolerance among Catholics, Lutherans, Calvinists and Unitarians. It came under Habsburg rule by 1711.
Key facts
| Dates | 1570 – 1711 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Type | principality (Ottoman vassal) |
| Capital | Gyulafehérvár (Alba Iulia) |
| Founder | John II Sigismund Zápolya |
| Religion(s) | Catholicism, Calvinism, Lutheranism, Unitarianism |
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