Among them, included a cardinal, a King of Poland, and a Prince of Transylvania.
His grandfather and great-grandfather, both called George, were Princes of Transylvania.
From 1570 to 1699, the Princes of Transylvania were not recognized as independent monarchs.
He held the office until his death, he served under four Princes of Transylvania.
His family would return to rule as Voivodes and then Princes of Transylvania.
Michael I Apafi, the Prince of Transylvania gave military and financial support to the universitas.
Later he was appointed Secretary for Prince of Transylvania.
He briefly reigned as Prince of Transylvania from 1607 to 1608.
Based on the terms of the treaty, Bethlen was recognized as the Prince of Transylvania.
Following his father, he was Prince of Transylvania from 10 June 1690 to 1699.