Matthias convoked the Diet of Hungary to Pressburg (now Bratislava in Slovakia) in early 1618. After the Hungarian delegates achieved the appointment of a new palatine (or royal lieutenant) and the confirmation of the Estates' privileges, they proclaimed Ferdinand king on 16 May 1618. He appointed the Catholic magnate, Zsigmond Forgách, as the new palatine.
matthias convoked the diet of hungary to pressburg (now bratislava in slovakia) in early 1618 after the hungarian delegates achieved the appointment of a new palatine (or royal lieutenant) and the confirmation of the estates' privileges they proclaimed ferdinand king on 16 may 1618 he appointed the catholic magnate zsigmond forgách as the new palatine