Principality of Upper Hungary: Map & History
The Principality of Upper Hungary was a short-lived vassal state of the Ottoman Empire ruled by Emeric Thököly.
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The Principality of Upper Hungary was a short-lived vassal state of the Ottoman Empire ruled by Emeric Thököly. It encompassed most of present-day Slovakia, part of present-day northeastern Hungary, and small parts of present-day western Ukraine and northern Romania.
Modern Countries Once Part of Principality of Upper Hungary
At its mapped extent, Principality of Upper Hungary covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Principality of Upper Hungary's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Principality of Upper Hungary in Depth
Establishment and later history
The principality was established on 19 November 1682. The polity agreed to pay 20,000 gold coins to the Ottomans annually. In 1685 Thököly was defeated at the Battle of Eperjes (present-day Prešov) and the Turks imprisoned him because of his previous negotiations with Leopold therefore his realm ceased to exist.
Background
After the Treaty of Vasvár was signed in 1664, loyalty felt by Hungarians towards the Habsburg dynasty was in decline. The Hungarian nobility was dissatisfied by Emperor Leopold I's refusal to capitalize on the victory at the Battle of Saint Gotthard to liberate more of the Hungarian lands from the Ottomans, and the subsequent Imperial administration of Hungary was seen as acting against interests of the Hungarian estates. In 1671 a rebellion was successfully thwarted. However, a year later Mihály Teleki led a more successful rebellion.
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Principality of Upper Hungary: Key Facts
| Capital | Košice |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1682 |
| Dissolved | 1685 |
Facts from Wikidata Q7245120 (CC0).
Principality of Upper Hungary Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 65,916 km² in 1684 CE.
Principality of Upper Hungary: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Principality of Upper Hungary exist?
Principality of Upper Hungary is dated to 1683 CE – 1686 CE, in the Early Modern & Age of Discovery era.
What was the capital of Principality of Upper Hungary?
The capital of Principality of Upper Hungary was Kassa (present-day Košice).
How large was Principality of Upper Hungary at its peak?
At its peak in 1684 Principality of Upper Hungary covered about 65,916 km².
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