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Ferenc Rákóczi, I: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born February 24, 1645
Died July 8, 1676 (aged 31) • Hungary
House / Dynasty Rákóczi family
Notable Family Members father György Rákóczi II • son Ferenc Rákóczi II

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Ferenc Rákóczi I, detail of a painting by an unknown painter of the 17th century; in the Hungarian National Museum, Budapest.
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