Charles I of Austria

Last monarch of Austria-Hungary (r. 1916–1918)
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Charles I of Austria
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Charles I of Austria

Summary

Charles I of Austria is a human[1]. Born in Persenbeug Castle[2], he… he was born on August 17, 1887[3]. He died in Funchal[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], politician[6], and monarch[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles I of Austria was born in Persenbeug Castle[2].
  • Charles I of Austria died in Funchal[4].
  • Charles I of Austria was born on August 17, 1887[3].
  • Burial took place at Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte[9].
  • Charles I of Austria's father was Archduke Otto of Austria[10].
  • Charles I of Austria's mother was Princess Maria Josepha of Saxony[11].
  • Charles I of Austria was married to Zita of Bourbon-Parma[12].
  • A child of Charles I of Austria was Otto von Habsburg[13].
  • A child of Charles I of Austria was Robert, Archduke of Austria-Este[14].
  • A child of Charles I of Austria was Archduke Carl Ludwig of Austria[15].
  • A child of Charles I of Austria was Archduke Rudolf of Austria[16].
  • A child of Charles I of Austria was Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria[17].
  • A child of Charles I of Austria was Archduchess Adelheid of Austria[18].
  • Charles I of Austria held citizenship in Austria[19].
  • Charles I of Austria held citizenship in Cisleithania[20].
  • Charles I of Austria's professions included military officer[5].
  • Charles I of Austria's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles I of Austria worked as a monarch[7].
  • Charles I of Austria held the position of Apostolic King of Hungary[21].
  • Charles I of Austria held the position of Emperor of Austria[22].
  • Charles I of Austria held the position of Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[23].
  • Charles I of Austria held the position of King of Bohemia[24].
  • Charles I of Austria held the position of Head of the House of Habsburg[25].
  • Charles I of Austria was educated at Charles University[26].
  • Charles I of Austria's education included a stint at Schottengymnasium[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Persenbeug Castle[2], Charles I of Austria… he was born on August 17, 1887[3]. His father was Archduke Otto of Austria[10]. His mother was Princess Maria Josepha of Saxony[11].

Education

Educated at Charles University[26], a public university[28], in Czech Republic[29], founded in 1348[30], headquartered in Prague[31] and Schottengymnasium[27], a monastery[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1807[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[5], politician[6], and monarch[7]. Positions held include Apostolic King of Hungary[21], a public office[35], in Kingdom of Hungary[36], founded in 1000[37]; Emperor of Austria[22], a noble title[38], in Austrian Empire[39]; Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[23]; King of Bohemia[24], a noble title[40], in Kingdom of Bohemia[41], founded in 1085[42]; and Head of the House of Habsburg[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[43], a courage award[44], in Prussia[45], founded in 1740[46]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[47]; Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[48]; Order of the Black Eagle[49]; Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)[50]; and Military Merit Cross[51].

Personal Life

Among Charles I of Austria's spouses was Zita of Bourbon-Parma[12]. Children include Otto von Habsburg[13], a politician[52], 1912–2011[53], of Germany[54], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[55]; Robert, Archduke of Austria-Este[14], a banker[56], 1915–1996[57], of Austria[58], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[59]; Archduke Carl Ludwig of Austria[15], an entrepreneur[60], 1918–2007[61], of Austria[62], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[63]; Archduke Rudolf of Austria[16], a military personnel[64], 1919–2010[65], of Austria[66], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[67]; Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria[17], an aristocrat[68], 1922–1993[69], of Spain[70]; and Archduchess Adelheid of Austria[18], an aristocrat[71], 1914–1971[72], of Austria[73], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[74]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[75].

Death and Burial

Charles I of Austria died in Funchal[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[76]. Burial took place at Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles I of Austria include Karl Troop Cross[77], a campaign medal[78], in Austria–Hungary[79], founded in 1916[80] and Prince Karl Iron Bridge[81], an iron bridge[82], in Bosnia and Herzegovina[83], founded in 1884[84].

Why It Matters

Charles I of Austria has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

Entities named for him include Karl Troop Cross[77], a campaign medal[78], in Austria–Hungary[79], founded in 1916[80] and Prince Karl Iron Bridge[81], an iron bridge[82], in Bosnia and Herzegovina[83], founded in 1884[84].

FAQs

Where was Charles I of Austria born?

Born in Persenbeug Castle[2], Charles I of Austria…

Where did Charles I of Austria die?

Charles I of Austria passed away in Funchal[4].

Who were Charles I of Austria's parents?

Charles I of Austria's father was Archduke Otto of Austria[10]. Charles I of Austria's mother was Princess Maria Josepha of Saxony[11].

Who was Charles I of Austria married to?

Charles I of Austria's spouses include Zita of Bourbon-Parma[12].

What did Charles I of Austria do for work?

Charles I of Austria worked as military officer[5], politician[6], and monarch[7].

Where did Charles I of Austria go to school?

Charles I of Austria was educated at Charles University[26] and Schottengymnasium[27].

What awards did Charles I of Austria receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[43], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[47], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[48], and Order of the Black Eagle[49].

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