Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor

Holy Roman Emperor of the Habsburg dynasty and king of Bohemia, Croatia and Hungary (1503–1564)
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Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor
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Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor

Summary

Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor is a human[1]. Born in Alcalá de Henares[2], he… he was born on March 10, 1503[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on July 25, 1564[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6], monarch[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,535 views/month, #5,663 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor's place of birth was Alcalá de Henares[2].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor was born on March 10, 1503[3].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor was born on March 10, 1503[10].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor died on July 25, 1564[5].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor died on July 25, 1564[11].
  • Burial took place at St. Vitus Cathedral[12].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor's father was Philip I of Castile[13].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor's mother was Juana I of Castile[14].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor was married to Anne of Bohemia and Hungary[15].
  • A child of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor was Elizabeth of Austria[16].
  • A child of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor was Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor[17].
  • A child of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduchess Anna of Austria[18].
  • A child of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor was Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria[19].
  • A child of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduchess Maria of Austria[20].
  • A child of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduchess Magdalena of Austria[21].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[22].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor worked as a monarch[7].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor worked as a politician[8].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Holy Roman Emperor[23].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Prince-Elector[24].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of King of Bohemia[25].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Apostolic King of Hungary[26].
  • Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor's place of birth was Alcalá de Henares[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 10, 1503[3]. His father was Philip I of Castile[13]. His mother was Juana I of Castile[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat[6], monarch[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Holy Roman Emperor[23], a historical position[28], in Holy Roman Empire[29], founded in 0962[30]; Prince-Elector[24], a historical position[31]; King of Bohemia[25], a noble title[32], in Kingdom of Bohemia[33], founded in 1085[34]; and Apostolic King of Hungary[26], a public office[35], in Kingdom of Hungary[36], founded in 1000[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27] and Knight of the Garter[38].

Personal Life

Among Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor's spouses was Anne of Bohemia and Hungary[15]. Children include Elizabeth of Austria[16], an aristocrat[39], 1526–1545[40]; Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor[17], an emperor[41], 1527–1576[42], of Archduchy of Austria[43], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[44]; Archduchess Anna of Austria[18], an aristocrat[45], 1528–1590[46]; Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria[19], an aristocrat[47], 1529–1595[48], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[49]; Archduchess Maria of Austria[20], an aristocrat[50], 1531–1581[51]; and Archduchess Magdalena of Austria[21], an abbess[52], 1532–1590[53]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[54].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 25, 1564[5]. Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor passed away in Vienna[4]. He is buried at St. Vitus Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,535 views/month, #5,663 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor born?

Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor's place of birth was Alcalá de Henares[2].

Where did Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor die?

Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor died in Vienna[4].

Who were Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor's parents?

Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor's father was Philip I of Castile[13]. Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor's mother was Juana I of Castile[14].

Who was Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor married to?

Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor's spouses include Anne of Bohemia and Hungary[15].

What did Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor do for work?

Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor worked as aristocrat[6], monarch[7], and politician[8].

What awards did Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27] and Knight of the Garter[38].

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  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of the History of the Czech Lands. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [10] . Olomouc City Library regional database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [11] . Olomouc City Library regional database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  25. [53] . 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. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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