The surname Bethlen was first found in Austria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and becoming noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.
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Early History of the Bethlen family
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Bethlen Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bethlem, Bethlemm, Betthlem, Bethllem, Bethelem, Bethlam, Betthlam, Bethllam and many more.
Early Notables of the Bethlen family
During this period prominent bearers of the name Bethlen were
Farkas Bethlen de Bethlen (1639-1679), Hungarian noble in the Principality of Transylvania, Chancellor of Transylvania from 1678 to 1679
Migration of the Bethlen family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: members of the family who settled in North America during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Contemporary Notables of the name Bethlen (post 1700)
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Count Stephen Bethlen, Transylvanian politician, who became the Hungarian premier (1921–31)
Count István Bethlen (1874-1951), Hungarian statesman
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