Archduke Ernest of Austria

Austrian nobleman (1553-1595)
Person human Q327156
Archduke Ernest of Austria
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Archduke Ernest of Austria

Summary

Archduke Ernest of Austria is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on June 15, 1553[3]. He passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. He died on February 12, 1595[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Archduke Ernest of Austria was born in Vienna[2].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria died in Brussels metropolitan area[4].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria was born on June 15, 1553[3].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria died on February 12, 1595[5].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria is buried at Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula[8].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria's father was Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor[9].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria's mother was Maria of Austria, Holy Roman Empress[10].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[11].
  • German was Archduke Ernest of Austria's native language[12].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria worked as a politician[6].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria held the position of Vogt[13].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria held the position of Governor of the Spanish Netherlands[14].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[15].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria is recorded as male[16].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria's family is recorded as House of Habsburg[18].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria's noble title is recorded as Archduke[19].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria's Commons category is recorded as Archduke Ernest of Austria[20].
  • The cause of death was kidney stone disease[21].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria's given name is recorded as Ernesto[22].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria's given name is recorded as Ernst[23].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria's work location is recorded as Brussels[24].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria's depicted by is recorded as Q27981235[25].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Archduke Ernest of Austria's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[27].

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Origins and Family

Archduke Ernest of Austria was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on June 15, 1553[3]. His father was Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor[9]. His mother was Maria of Austria, Holy Roman Empress[10]. German was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Archduke Ernest of Austria worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Vogt[13], an occupation[28], in Germany[29] and Governor of the Spanish Netherlands[14], a historical position[30], founded in 1581[31].

Recognition

Archduke Ernest of Austria received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[15].

Death and Burial

Archduke Ernest of Austria died on February 12, 1595[5]. He died in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. The cause of death was kidney stone disease[21]. Burial took place at Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula[8].

Why It Matters

Archduke Ernest of Austria has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Archduke Ernest of Austria born?

Born in Vienna[2], Archduke Ernest of Austria…

Where did Archduke Ernest of Austria die?

Archduke Ernest of Austria passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4].

Who were Archduke Ernest of Austria's parents?

Archduke Ernest of Austria's father was Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor[9]. Archduke Ernest of Austria's mother was Maria of Austria, Holy Roman Empress[10].

What did Archduke Ernest of Austria do for work?

Archduke Ernest of Austria worked as politician[6].

What awards did Archduke Ernest of Austria receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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