Episode 2 of 2

Proclamation of Secession

When
April 1661
Where
Transylvania
Part of
Battle of Nagyszőllős

The Diet proclaimed Transylvania's secession from the Ottoman Empire in April 1661.

In April 1661, the Transylvanian Diet, led by Kemény, officially proclaimed the secession of Transylvania from the Ottoman Empire. The Diet simultaneously called for military and political help from Vienna.

Sources

  1. John Kemény (prince) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-17

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