Palatine Pálffy János (1664-1751) Pálffy János was a Palatine of Hungary and Bán (Duke) of Croatia, he rose to become one of the most influential statesmen of the Habsburg Empire during the Ottoman Wars and the struggle for the Spanish succession. Pálffy was not only a general but also a diplomat and mediator who effectively … Continue reading Palatine Pálffy János (1664-1751)