Paul I, Prince Esterházy
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Paul I, 1st Prince Esterházy of Galántha[1][better source needed][2][3] (German: Paul Fürst Esterházy von Galantha), (Hungarian: Pál, Esterházy galánthai herceg) (8 September 1635[1][3] – 26 March 1713) was the first Prince Esterházy of Galántha from 1687 to 1713, Palatine of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1681 to 1713, and an Imperial Field Marshal.[1] Paul was also an accomplished poet, harpsichordist, and composer.[4] He actively participated in various battles against the Ottoman Turks during the Fourth Austro-Turkish War (1663–1664) and the Great Turkish War (1683–1699). Paul is credited with establishing the wealth, power, and influence of the Princely House of Esterházy.[3]
Paul I | |||||
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1st Prince Esterházy of Galántha | |||||
Palatine of Hungary | |||||
Reign | 13 June 1681 – 26 March 1713 | ||||
Predecessor | none | ||||
Successor | Miklós Pálffy | ||||
Count Esterházy of Galántha | |||||
Period | 16 August 1652 – 8 December 1687 | ||||
Predecessor | Ladislaus | ||||
Successor | himself as Prince | ||||
Prince Esterházy of Galántha | |||||
Period | 8 December 1687 – 26 March 1713 | ||||
Predecessor | himself as Count | ||||
Successor | Michael I | ||||
Born | (1635-09-07)7 September 1635 Kismarton, Eisenstadt, Kingdom of Hungary | ||||
Died | 26 March 1713(1713-03-26) (aged 77) Kismarton, Eisenstadt, Kingdom of Hungary | ||||
Burial | |||||
Spouse | Countess Orsolya Esterházy of Galántha Countess Éva Thököly of Késmárk | ||||
Issue | See below for issue | ||||
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House | Esterházy | ||||
Father | Nicholas, Count Esterházy of Galántha | ||||
Mother | Baroness Krisztina Nyáry of Bedegh | ||||
Religion | Roman Catholic |