Episode 3 of 6
Outbreak in the Metaliferi Mountains
- When
- 31 October 1784
- Where
- Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania
The Romanian-led revolt began in the Metaliferi Mountains on 31 October 1784 and rapidly spread across Transylvania and the Apuseni Mountains.
The revolt of Horea, Cloșca, and Crișan began on 31 October 1784 in the Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania, and soon spread throughout all Transylvania and the Apuseni Mountains. Horea spread a rumor that Joseph II had appointed him leader of the Romanians who wished to enroll into service, while Crișan called the serfs to revolt in the areas surrounding the Crișul Alb river.
Sources
- Revolt of Horea, Cloșca, and Crișan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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