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uprising of Tokaj-hegyalja
Preludial trial of the revolt, initiated by remnant of Thököly's army. Unfortunately got put down. Rákóczi didn't participate in this, but the uprising took place in their property. -
official start
War of Spanish succession caused huge loss of Austrian force in HU, which allowed kuruc forces to develop in Munkács. Another kuruc force led by Esze Tamás in Tiszahát also joined, Rákóczi accepted to lead the force. -
patent of Vetés and Gyula
patent of Vetés: serfs fought in the war will get tax exemptions
later the patent of Gyula: prohibits the loot of mansions -
Period: to
successes
his successes of early stage of war.
1703: East of the Tisza and Upper Hungary
1704: Transylvania and territories between the Danube and Tisza
1705: Transdanubia -
Battle of Höchstadt
the imperial troops defeated the French army, which prevented the union of Kuruc and French army. -
Diet of Szécsény
declaration of the Confederated Estates of the Kingdom of Hungary, Rákóczi was elected to be the commanding prince and assisted by the senate. Chancellery was established to issue documents, and ecomonic council to support the army and war. -
Diet of Ónod
the dethronement of the Habsburg dynasty was declared by Bercsényi. General taxation was introduced -
Diet of Sárospatak
abolishment of serfdom was promised those who would fight till the end, but was ineffective -
Period: to
defeats
within the arrival of more imperial troops, they became more isolated than ever. 2 crucial defeats led them to eventual failure: 1708 in Trencsény
and 1710 in Romhány -
HU recaptured by the imperial army
ultimate failure for Rákóczi, his army and the national coalition were disbanded -
Treaaty of Szatmár
amnesty was given to the rebels, several important reforms were made: HU became an estate monarchy, no more counter-reformation, but HU remained as part of the Habsburg empire, and Transylvania is still separated.
Rákóczi didn't sign it, but Kárólyi did.