Andrew of Austria

cardinal, bishop of Constance and Brixen (1558-1600)
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Summary

Andrew of Austria is a human[1]. He was born in Březnice[2]. He was born on June 15, 1558[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on November 12, 1600[5]. He worked as a politician[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], prince-abbot[9], and bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Andrew of Austria's place of birth was Březnice[2].
  • Andrew of Austria's place of birth was Chateau Březnice[12].
  • Andrew of Austria passed away in Rome[4].
  • Andrew of Austria was born on June 15, 1558[3].
  • Andrew of Austria died on November 12, 1600[5].
  • Andrew of Austria is buried at Santa Maria dell'Anima[13].
  • Andrew of Austria's father was Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria[14].
  • Andrew of Austria's mother was Philippine Welser[15].
  • Andrew of Austria held citizenship in Kingdom of Bohemia[16].
  • Andrew of Austria worked as a politician[6].
  • Andrew of Austria worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Andrew of Austria worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Andrew of Austria's professions included prince-abbot[9].
  • Andrew of Austria worked as a bishop[10].
  • Andrew of Austria held the position of cardinal priest[17].
  • Andrew of Austria held the position of Gubernatur[18].
  • Andrew of Austria held the position of Governor of the Spanish Netherlands[19].
  • Andrew of Austria held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Constance[20].
  • Andrew of Austria held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Brixen[21].
  • Andrew of Austria held the position of Abbot of Murbach Abbey[22].
  • Andrew of Austria's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Andrew of Austria is recorded as male[24].
  • Andrew of Austria's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Andrew of Austria's family is recorded as House of Habsburg[26].
  • Andrew of Austria's noble title is recorded as margrave[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Březnice[2], a municipality of the Czech Republic[28], in Czech Republic[29] and Chateau Březnice[12], a château[30], in Czech Republic[31], founded in 1300[32]. Andrew of Austria was born on June 15, 1558[3]. His father was Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria[14]. His mother was Philippine Welser[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], prince-abbot[9], and bishop[10]. Positions held include cardinal priest[17], a position[33]; Gubernatur[18], a title of authority[34], in Habsburg monarchy[35]; Governor of the Spanish Netherlands[19], a historical position[36], founded in 1581[37]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Constance[20], a historical episcopal title[38], in Holy Roman Empire[39], founded in 0585[40]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Brixen[21], a historical episcopal title[41]; and Abbot of Murbach Abbey[22].

Personal Life

Andrew of Austria's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Andrew of Austria died on November 12, 1600[5]. He died in Rome[4]. Burial took place at Santa Maria dell'Anima[13].

Why It Matters

Andrew of Austria ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Andrew of Austria born?

Andrew of Austria was born in Březnice[2].

Where did Andrew of Austria die?

Andrew of Austria died in Rome[4].

Who were Andrew of Austria's parents?

Andrew of Austria's father was Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria[14]. Andrew of Austria's mother was Philippine Welser[15].

What did Andrew of Austria do for work?

Andrew of Austria worked as politician[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], prince-abbot[9], and bishop[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Biographical Dictionary of the History of the Czech Lands. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Biographical Dictionary of the History of the Czech Lands. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Biografisch Portaal. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Březnice, Chateau Březnice
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    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'bg', 'commons', 'cs', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'it', 'ja', 'nl', '
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  4. 21w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop +2
    Noble title → margrave, Prince-Bishop
    Position held → cardinal priest, Gubernatur, Governor of the Spanish Netherlands +5
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop +2
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  6. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → cardinal priest, Gubernatur, Governor of the Spanish Netherlands +5
    Occupation → —
    Sibling → Charles, Margrave of Burgau, Archduchess Maria of Austria, Anna of Tyrol
    Country of citizenship → Kingdom of Bohemia
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