Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria

Austrian archduke. (1529-1595)
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Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria
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Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria

Summary

Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria is a human[1]. His place of birth was Linz[2]. He was born on June 14, 1529[3]. He passed away in Innsbruck[4]. He died on January 24, 1595[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6] and patron of the arts[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (450 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria was born in Linz[2].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria died in Innsbruck[4].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria was born on June 14, 1529[3].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria died on January 24, 1595[5].
  • Burial took place at Innsbruck[9].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria's father was Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor[10].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria's mother was Anne of Bohemia and Hungary[11].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria was married to Philippine Welser[12].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria was married to Anna Juliana Gonzaga[13].
  • A child of Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria was Anna of Tyrol[14].
  • A child of Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria was Andrew of Austria[15].
  • A child of Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria was Charles, Margrave of Burgau[16].
  • A child of Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria was Archduchess Maria of Austria[17].
  • A child of Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria was Philip von Habsburg[18].
  • A child of Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria was Maria von Habsburg[19].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria worked as a patron of the arts[7].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria is recorded as male[21].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria's family is recorded as House of Habsburg[23].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria's Commons category is recorded as Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria[24].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria's given name is recorded as Fernando[25].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria's work location is recorded as Innsbruck[26].
  • Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Archduke Ferdinand II. (1529-1595)[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Linz[2], Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria… he was born on June 14, 1529[3]. His father was Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor[10]. His mother was Anne of Bohemia and Hungary[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat[6] and patron of the arts[7].

Recognition

Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Philippine Welser[12], a culinary writer[28], 1527–1580[29], of Germany[30] and Anna Juliana Gonzaga[13], an aristocrat[31], 1566–1621[32]. Children include Anna of Tyrol[14], a queen regnant[33], 1585–1618[34], of Austrian Empire[35]; Andrew of Austria[15], a politician[36], 1558–1600[37], of Kingdom of Bohemia[38]; Charles, Margrave of Burgau[16], a military personnel[39], 1560–1618[40]; Archduchess Maria of Austria[17], a nun[41], 1584–1649[42]; Philip von Habsburg[18], 1562–1563[43]; and Maria von Habsburg[19], 1562–1563[44].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria died on January 24, 1595[5]. He died in Innsbruck[4]. Burial took place at Innsbruck[9].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (450 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria born?

Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria was born in Linz[2].

Where did Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria die?

Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria passed away in Innsbruck[4].

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

Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria's father was Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor[10]. Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria's mother was Anne of Bohemia and Hungary[11].

Who was Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria married to?

Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria's spouses include Philippine Welser[12] and Anna Juliana Gonzaga[13].

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

Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria worked as aristocrat[6] and patron of the arts[7].

What awards did Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Česká divadelní encyklopedie. Retrieved . encyklopedie.idu.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Česká divadelní encyklopedie. Retrieved . encyklopedie.idu.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . khm.at. Retrieved . khm.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Česká divadelní encyklopedie. Retrieved . encyklopedie.idu.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Česká divadelní encyklopedie. Retrieved . encyklopedie.idu.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . encyklopedie.idu.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . RKDartists. Retrieved . 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
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · GNDp14608 · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Anna of Tyrol, Andrew of Austria, Charles, Margrave of Burgau +5
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  2. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 8d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 64848
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  4. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 326550
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  5. 27d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id 0246720-Ferdinand-15291595
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  6. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Depicted by Portrait of Archduke Ferdinand II. (1529-1595)
    Aliases
    Sibling Joanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany, Margaret of Austria, Archduchess Helena of Austria +10
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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