Charles II, Archduke of Austria

Archduke of Austria and ruler of Inner Austria (1540-1590)
Person human Q156400
Charles II, Archduke of Austria
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Charles II, Archduke of Austria

Summary

Charles II, Archduke of Austria is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on June 3, 1540[3]. He died in Graz[4]. He died on July 10, 1590[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (202 views/month, #6,970 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria passed away in Graz[4].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria was born on June 3, 1540[3].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria died on July 10, 1590[5].
  • Burial took place at Seckau[8].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria's father was Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor[9].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria's mother was Anne of Bohemia and Hungary[10].
  • Among Charles II, Archduke of Austria's spouses was Maria Anna of Bavaria[11].
  • A child of Charles II, Archduke of Austria was Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor[12].
  • A child of Charles II, Archduke of Austria was Anne of Austria, Queen of Poland[13].
  • A child of Charles II, Archduke of Austria was Princess Maria Christina I, Princess of Transylvania[14].
  • A child of Charles II, Archduke of Austria was Archduchess Catherine Renata of Austria[15].
  • A child of Charles II, Archduke of Austria was Archduchess Gregoria Maximiliana of Austria[16].
  • A child of Charles II, Archduke of Austria was Archduchess Eleonore of Austria[17].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria held citizenship in Habsburg monarchy[18].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[19].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria is recorded as male[20].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria's family is recorded as House of Habsburg[22].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria's noble title is recorded as count[23].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria's Commons category is recorded as Charles II, Archduke of Austria[24].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria's given name is recorded as Karl[25].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Charles II, Archduke of Austria's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vienna[2], Charles II, Archduke of Austria… he was born on June 3, 1540[3]. His father was Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor[9]. His mother was Anne of Bohemia and Hungary[10].

Career and Affiliations

Charles II, Archduke of Austria's professions included aristocrat[6].

Recognition

Charles II, Archduke of Austria received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[19].

Personal Life

Charles II, Archduke of Austria was married to Maria Anna of Bavaria[11]. Children include Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor[12], an aristocrat[28], 1578–1637[29], of Holy Roman Empire[30], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[31]; Anne of Austria, Queen of Poland[13], a consort[32], 1573–1598[33], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[34]; Princess Maria Christina I, Princess of Transylvania[14], an aristocrat[35], 1574–1621[36], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[37]; Archduchess Catherine Renata of Austria[15], an aristocrat[38], 1576–1599[39]; Archduchess Gregoria Maximiliana of Austria[16], an aristocrat[40], 1581–1597[41]; and Archduchess Eleonore of Austria[17], a nun[42], 1582–1620[43].

Death and Burial

Charles II, Archduke of Austria died on July 10, 1590[5]. He passed away in Graz[4]. He is buried at Seckau[8].

Why It Matters

Charles II, Archduke of Austria ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (202 views/month, #6,970 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Charles II, Archduke of Austria born?

Born in Vienna[2], Charles II, Archduke of Austria…

Where did Charles II, Archduke of Austria die?

Charles II, Archduke of Austria passed away in Graz[4].

Who were Charles II, Archduke of Austria's parents?

Charles II, Archduke of Austria's father was Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor[9]. Charles II, Archduke of Austria's mother was Anne of Bohemia and Hungary[10].

Who was Charles II, Archduke of Austria married to?

Charles II, Archduke of Austria's spouses include Maria Anna of Bavaria[11].

What did Charles II, Archduke of Austria do for work?

Charles II, Archduke of Austria worked as aristocrat[6].

What awards did Charles II, Archduke of Austria receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Habsburg, Karl II. von Steiermark (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . libris.kb.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Find a Grave. 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
  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
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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