Giorgio Basta

Italian general, diplomat and writer (1550-1607) · Writers · Died at 57

Giorgio Basta also known as Count of Huszt or Gheorghe Basta was an Italian general, diplomat, and writer of Arbëreshë Albanian origin, employed by the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II to command Habsburg forces in the Long War of 1593-1606.

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The Coat of arms of Gjergj Basta.

Charter issued to Giorgio Basta, Count of Hust, by Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor in 1605

Giorgio Basta, Il Governo Della Cavalleria Leggiera: Trattato Che Concerne Anche quanto basta alla Grave per intelligenza de Capitani. Oppenheim: H. Galler, J.T. de Bry, 1616.

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He was later sent to administer Transylvania as an Imperial vassal and to restore Catholicism as the dominant religion in the region.

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