Gabor Bethlen, Prince of Transylvania, advances on Vienna with
his army, threatening this stronghold of Habsburg power. As a
result, Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II submits to signing the
Treaty of Pressburg with Bethlen. This confirms the terms of the
1621 Peace of Nikolsburg, promising Protestants freedom of worship
in Transylvania and securing Bethlen's own power.
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Citation:
Editors, Litencyc. "Treaty of Pressburg". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15954, accessed 28 March 2024.]