Rákóczi
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The House of Rákóczi (older spelling Rákóczy) was a Hungarian noble family in the Kingdom of Hungary between the 13th century and 18th century. Their name is also spelled Rákoci (in Slovakia), Rakoczi and Rakoczy in some foreign sources. The family was named after Rákóc (Rakovec, now Rakovec nad Ondavou, Slovakia).[1]
For other uses, see Rákóczi (disambiguation).
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House of Rákóczi | |
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Parent family | Bogát-Radván Clan |
Country | Principality of Transylvania, Kingdom of Hungary |
Final ruler | Francis II |
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Estate(s) | Principality of Hungary, Principality of Transylvania |
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The family originated from the Bogátradvány clan which had Bohemian roots, according to Simon of Kéza's chronicle. The foundations for the family's wealth and power were laid down by Sigismund Rákóczi; some decades into the 17th century, the Rákóczis became the wealthiest aristocrats of Hungary.[2]