Hungary

The Kingdom of Hungary and Transylvania, divided between Habsburgs, Ottomans and Transylvanian princes after Mohács in 1526.

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1. August 1619 – September 1619
   Gábor Bethlen of Transylvania invades Royal Hungary and joins the revolt

   In August 1619 the Calvinist Prince of Transylvania, Gábor Bethlen, invades Habsburg-ruled Royal Hungary and in September takes Košice, where Protestant supporters proclaim him leader of Hungary and protector of Protestants.

   Thirty Years' WarHungaryCalvinismOttoman EmpireWar📍 Košice
2. August 1620
   Gábor Bethlen is elected King of Hungary at Banská Bystrica

   In August 1620 the Diet at Banská Bystrica elects the Calvinist Gábor Bethlen King of Hungary, in defiance of Ferdinand II. Sources give 20 or 25 August. He never has himself crowned and renounces the title in 1621.

   Thirty Years' WarHungaryCalvinismPolitics📍 Banská Bystrica
3. December 31, 1621
   Peace of Nikolsburg: Bethlen renounces the Hungarian crown for religious guarantees

   On 31 December 1621 Gábor Bethlen gives up the title of King of Hungary. He gets religious freedom for Hungarian Protestants, the title of Imperial Prince, seven counties, three fortresses and a Silesian duchy.

   Thirty Years' WarHungaryCalvinismReligious tolerationPolitics📍 Mikulov