Transylvanian Counts

                 (1541-1711)

  Queen Izabella, widow of János the 1st: 

1541-1551 

She was leading because of her minor son, 

that later become count János Zsigmond, 

but the real power was held by governor 

monk György. 

  Martinuzzi György: 1542-1551

  Habsburg power: 

Between the end of 1551 and 1556. During 

this time Báthory István, then Dobó István, 

and at last Kendi Ferenc were counts in 

Transylvania, chosen by the king Ferdinand Habsburg. 

  Szapolyai János Zsigmond: 1556-1571 

He wears the title of principality for the first 

time. 

  Báthory István: 1571-1586  

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As since the year of 1576 he becomes 

the king of Poland, entrusts Transylvania's 

governing to his older brother Báthory 

Kristóf, and after Kristóf's death the 

state's governing is followed by Báthory Zsigmond, who after all become 

Transylvania's prince. 

  Báthory Zsigmond: 

For the first time between: 1586-1597; 

For the second time between: 1598-1599; 

For the third time: in 1601; 

For the fourth time between: 1601-1602. 

  Báthory András (Endre): 

In the year of 1599 between March and 

November. 

  Mihai Viteazul: 

Valachian count between 1599-1600. 

  Basta Giorgio: 

Albanian originated imperial general, and 

commander of army, between 1602-1604.

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