farkas bethlen served as master of doorkeepers since march 1659. he also functioned as ispán of fehér county from 1661 until his death with a short break. after the death of rákóczi he was a supporter of princes john kemény and michael i apafi. he was a member of the royal council since 1664. he took part in the battle of nagyszőlős, where john kemény was killed. he served as acting chancellor between 1676 and 1677 when his distant relative jános bethlen was charged with conspiracy. farkas became chancellor in 1678 however he died suddenly in the next year. the position remained vacant after his death.