Andrew of Austria

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

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], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Andrew of Austria's place of birth was Březnice[2].
  • 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[10].
  • Andrew of Austria's father was Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria[11].
  • Andrew of Austria's mother was Philippine Welser[12].
  • Andrew of Austria held citizenship in Kingdom of Bohemia[13].
  • 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 held the position of cardinal priest[14].
  • Andrew of Austria held the position of Gubernatur[15].
  • Andrew of Austria held the position of Governor of the Spanish Netherlands[16].
  • Andrew of Austria held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Constance[17].
  • Andrew of Austria held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Brixen[18].
  • Andrew of Austria held the position of Abbot of Murbach Abbey[19].
  • Andrew of Austria's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Andrew of Austria is recorded as male[21].
  • Andrew of Austria's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Andrew of Austria's family is recorded as House of Habsburg[23].
  • Andrew of Austria's noble title is recorded as margrave[24].
  • Andrew of Austria's Commons category is recorded as Andreas von Österreich[25].
  • Andrew of Austria's given name is recorded as Andreas[26].
  • Andrew of Austria's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Andrew of Austria was born in Březnice[2]. He was born on June 15, 1558[3]. His father was Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria[11]. His mother was Philippine Welser[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include cardinal priest[14], a position[28]; Gubernatur[15], a title of authority[29], in Habsburg monarchy[30]; Governor of the Spanish Netherlands[16], a historical position[31], founded in 1581[32]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Constance[17], a historical episcopal title[33], in Holy Roman Empire[34], founded in 0585[35]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Brixen[18], a historical episcopal title[36]; and Abbot of Murbach Abbey[19].

Personal Life

Andrew of Austria's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Andrew of Austria died on November 12, 1600[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He is buried at Santa Maria dell'Anima[10].

Why It Matters

Andrew of Austria ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

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[11]. Andrew of Austria's mother was Philippine Welser[12].

What did Andrew of Austria do for work?

Andrew of Austria worked as politician[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
    Noble title margrave
    Position held cardinal priest, Gubernatur, Governor of the Spanish Netherlands +4
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held cardinal priest, Gubernatur, Governor of the Spanish Netherlands +4
    Occupation
    Sibling Charles, Margrave of Burgau, Archduchess Maria of Austria, Anna of Tyrol
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Bohemia
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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