1691 Event Emperor Leopold I takes control of Transsylvania 1660 Death Gyorgy Rakoczi II, prince of Transsylvania, dies in battle 1551 Event Treaty of Karlsburg: arch duke Ferdinand of Austria recognized as king of Hungary/Transsylvania 1540 Death John I Zapolyai, prince of Transsylvania/king of Hungary, dies 1526 Event John I Zapolyai of Transsylvania chosen as king of Hungary 1437 Event Farmer uprising in Transsylvania