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Election of János Kemény
- When
- 1 January 1661
- Where
- Transylvania
- Part of
- Battle of Nagyszőllős
Kemény was elected prince by the Transylvanian Diet on 1 January 1661.
Following the forced resignation of Ákos Barcsay, who was backed by the Turks, the Transylvanian Diet elected János Kemény as prince on 1 January 1661. This marked the beginning of his rule in the Principality.
Sources
- John Kemény (prince) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-17
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