Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor

Holy Roman Emperor
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Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor
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Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor

Summary

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor is a human[1]. His place of birth was Graz[2]. He was born on July 9, 1578[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on February 15, 1637[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,749 views/month, #6,361 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor was born in Graz[2].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor died in Vienna[4].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor was born on July 9, 1578[3].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor died on February 15, 1637[5].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor is buried at Katharinenkirche und Mausoleum, Graz[8].
  • Burial took place at Herzgruft[9].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor's father was Charles II, Archduke of Austria[10].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor's mother was Maria Anna of Bavaria[11].
  • Among Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor's spouses was Maria Anna of Bavaria[12].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor was married to Eleonora Gonzaga[13].
  • A child of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor was Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor[14].
  • A child of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria[15].
  • A child of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor was Cecilia Renata of Austria[16].
  • A child of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduke Leopold Wilhelm of Austria[17].
  • A child of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduke Johann Karl of Austria[18].
  • A child of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor was Christine von Habsburg[19].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[20].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Holy Roman Emperor[21].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Prince-Elector[22].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of King of Bohemia[23].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Apostolic King of Hungary[24].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor was educated at University of Ingolstadt[25].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26].
  • Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor was born in Graz[2]. He was born on July 9, 1578[3]. His father was Charles II, Archduke of Austria[10]. His mother was Maria Anna of Bavaria[11].

Education

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor was educated at University of Ingolstadt[25].

Career and Affiliations

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor worked as an aristocrat[6]. Positions held include Holy Roman Emperor[21], a historical position[28], in Holy Roman Empire[29], founded in 0962[30]; Prince-Elector[22], a historical position[31]; King of Bohemia[23], a noble title[32], in Kingdom of Bohemia[33], founded in 1085[34]; and Apostolic King of Hungary[24], a public office[35], in Kingdom of Hungary[36], founded in 1000[37].

Recognition

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria Anna of Bavaria[12], an aristocrat[38], 1574–1616[39], of Duchy of Bavaria[40] and Eleonora Gonzaga[13], a queen regnant[41], 1598–1655[42]. Children include Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor[14], a composer[43], 1608–1657[44], of Hungary[45], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[46]; Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria[15], a politician[47], 1610–1665[48], of Holy Roman Empire[49], awarded the Golden Rose[50]; Cecilia Renata of Austria[16], an aristocrat[51], 1611–1644[52], of Archduchy of Austria[53]; Archduke Leopold Wilhelm of Austria[17], a politician[54], 1614–1662[55], of Holy Roman Empire[56], specialised in Christian Church[57]; Archduke Johann Karl of Austria[18], 1605–1619[58]; and Christine von Habsburg[19], 1601–1601[59].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor died on February 15, 1637[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. Recorded place of burial include Katharinenkirche und Mausoleum, Graz[8] and Herzgruft[9].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,749 views/month, #6,361 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

Works attributed to him include Peace of Prague[62], a peace treaty[63]; Edict of Restitution[64], an edict[65], in Holy Roman Empire[66], founded in 1629[67]; and Treaty of Lübeck[68], a peace treaty[69], in Holy Roman Empire[70].

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor born?

Born in Graz[2], Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor…

Where did Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor die?

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

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

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor's father was Charles II, Archduke of Austria[10]. Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor's mother was Maria Anna of Bavaria[11].

Who was Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor married to?

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor's spouses include Maria Anna of Bavaria[12] and Eleonora Gonzaga[13].

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

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor worked as aristocrat[6].

Where did Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor go to school?

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor was educated at University of Ingolstadt[25].

What awards did Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26].

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  1. [2] . Habsburg, Ferdinand II. (BLKÖ). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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