The son of Mihai Apafi I, one of the most long-lived principles of Transylvania, Mihai Apafi II was also appointed prince, but de facto held only two years.
Mihai Apafi II was only two years photo Wikipedia
Mihai Apafi II came from an illustrious family. His father, Mihai Apafi I, was prince of Transylvania 29 years, between 1661 and 1690. And his mother, Ana Bornemissza, was a noble of Hungarian origin.
“In 1681, when he was only five years old, and his father was alive, Mihai Apafi II was unanimously chosen by the diet as an associate in his father's reign and successor, as prince of Transylvania. In 1690, after the death of his father, Mihai Apafi II became automatically at only 13 years, only 13 years of Transylvania. However, he had recognized the 1681 agreement, appointed on June 8, 1690 on Imre Thököly, who was the leader of the anti-Habsburg party, as prince of Transylvania. The de facto power in Transylvania ”states the history teacher Constantin Vasilescu.
But Mihai Apafi II did not get beaten. Taken down from the throne of Transylvania, he took refuge with several family members in Austria, where he had several important friends and big financial resources.
In January 1692, after months of intense preparations, Mihai Apafi II returned to Transylvania with the imperial army, which was led by Ludovic von Baden, a brilliant military commander. And Imre Thököly was driven from Transylvania, Mihai Apafi II becoming prince at the age of 15 and a half. He led Transylvania for two years, but he was supported by several influential councilors.
After two years, in 1694, just before the increase, Mihai Apafi II was called to Vienna, initially under the pretext of a dispute related to his marriage. But in the capital of Austria he was quickly imprisoned and forced to give up the throne of Transylvania in favor of the Habsburg House.
Over a year, in 1695, Transylvania was occupied by thousands of Austrian soldiers, being subsequently under control of a military governor. Mihai Apafi II was forced to transfer the title of prince of Transylvania to Emperor Leopold I. In contrast, the emperor granted a life rent, but also an imposing home in Vienna. Mihai Apafi II died in the capital of Austria in February 1713. His tomb is found in the fortified church in Mălâncrav.
