Mihály Káthay

Mihály Káthay de Csekekáta (Kátay; c. 1565 – 12 January 1607) was a Hungarian soldier and noble in the Principality of Transylvania, who served as Chancellor of Transylvania from December 1604 to September 1606. He was imprisoned and executed on charges of murder of Prince Stephen Bocskay, the leader of the Bocskay's War of Independence.

Mihály Káthay
Chancellor of Transylvania
In office
December 1604 – September 1606
MonarchStephen Bocskay
Preceded byJános Jacobinus
Succeeded byVacant
next office-holder: János Petki
Personal details
Bornc. 1565
Died12 January 1607
Kassa, Kingdom of Hungary
(today: Košice, Slovakia)
NationalityHungarian
Spouse(s)Anna Drugeth
Margit Mágóchy
The native form of this personal name is csekekátai Káthay Mihály. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
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