Bocskai István was a significant figure in Hungarian history, born in 1557. He is best known for leading the Hungarian uprising against Habsburg rule in the early 17th century. Bocskai became the Prince of Transylvania and played a crucial role in the struggle for Hungarian independence, advocating for religious freedom and the rights of the Hungarian nobility. His leadership culminated in the signing of the Treaty of Vienna in 1606, which granted certain privileges to the Hungarian nobility. Bocskai's legacy is remembered for his efforts to establish a degree of autonomy for Hungary within the Habsburg Monarchy and for promoting Protestantism in the region.