Rákóczi family

The Rákóczi family was a prominent noble family in Central Europe, especially in Hungary and Transylvania, during the 16th and 17th centuries. They played a significant role in regional politics, military conflicts, and struggles for independence from foreign dominance. Notably, Ferenc Rákóczi II led a major uprising against Habsburg rule in the early 18th century, symbolizing Hungarian resistance. The family was influential in shaping the political and military landscape of their territories and left a lasting legacy in Hungarian national history.