Moisés Székely

Moses Székely of Siménfalva, (Hungarian: Székely Mózes) (Udvarhely, Transylvania, (present-day Romania), 1550 - Braşov, July 17, 1603).

He was born into a Székely family. His father was János Literáti, a Székely. His mother is unknown. He also had three brothers, István, János and Péter. He was Stephen Báthory's commander and followed him to Poland where he also participated in the campaign against Russia.

In 1603 he was elected Prince of Transylvania after the vaivode Michael the Brave fled and left the throne empty. Moses expelled the Austrians from the country. He died in the Battle of Brassó fighting against Giorgio Basta, general of the Habsburgs.

He was the last prince of the Unitarian religion of Transylvania.

Predecessor: Miguel el Valiente

Prince of Transylvania May - July 1603

Successor: Esteban Bocskai