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The Slaves of the Padishah · Character

Old John Bethlen

An older member of the Bethlen family.

minor

Also known as old John, John Bethlen

First appearance: the slaves of the padishah

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PGPrince GhykaDTDame TelekiPBPaul BéldiETEmeric TökölyGBGabriel BethlenOJOld John Bethlen

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  • Background political and court figures
  • Central political and military figures

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
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