Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor

Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (1608-1657)
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Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor
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Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor

Summary

Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor is a human[1]. Born in Graz[2], he… he was born on July 13, 1608[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on April 2, 1657[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and monarch[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,278 views/month, #6,366 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Graz[2], Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor…
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor was born on July 13, 1608[3].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor died on April 2, 1657[5].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor is buried at Imperial Crypt[9].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor's father was Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor[10].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor's mother was Maria Anna of Bavaria[11].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor was married to Maria Anna of Spain[12].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor was married to Maria Leopoldine of Austria[13].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor was married to Eleonora Gonzaga[14].
  • A child of Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor was Ferdinand IV, King of the Romans[15].
  • A child of Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor was Mariana of Austria[16].
  • A child of Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor was Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor[17].
  • A child of Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduke Charles Joseph of Austria[18].
  • A child of Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor was Eleonore of Austria[19].
  • A child of Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduchess Maria Anna Josepha of Austria[20].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor held citizenship in Hungary[21].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[22].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor's professions included composer[6].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor's professions included monarch[7].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Holy Roman Emperor[23].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Prince-Elector[24].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Apostolic King of Hungary[25].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of King of Bohemia[26].
  • Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor's place of birth was Graz[2]. He was born on July 13, 1608[3]. His father was Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor[10]. His mother was Maria Anna of Bavaria[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and monarch[7]. 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]; Apostolic King of Hungary[25], a public office[32], in Kingdom of Hungary[33], founded in 1000[34]; and King of Bohemia[26], a noble title[35], in Kingdom of Bohemia[36], founded in 1085[37].

Recognition

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

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria Anna of Spain[12], a queen regnant[39], 1606–1646[40], of Spain[41], awarded the Golden Rose[42]; Maria Leopoldine of Austria[13], a queen regnant[43], 1632–1649[44]; and Eleonora Gonzaga[14], an emperor[45], 1630–1686[46], of Holy Roman Empire[47]. Children include Ferdinand IV, King of the Romans[15], a politician[48], 1633–1654[49], of Hungary[50], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[51]; Mariana of Austria[16], 1634–1696[52], of Archduchy of Austria[53], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[54]; Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor[17], a monarch[55], 1640–1705[56], of Germany[57], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[58]; Archduke Charles Joseph of Austria[18], a Catholic priest[59], 1649–1664[60], of Germany[61]; Eleonore of Austria[19], an aristocrat[62], 1653–1697[63], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[64], awarded the Golden Rose[65]; and Archduchess Maria Anna Josepha of Austria[20], an aristocrat[66], 1654–1689[67], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[68]. Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[69].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor died on April 2, 1657[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at Imperial Crypt[9].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,278 views/month, #6,366 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor born?

Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor was born in Graz[2].

Where did Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor die?

Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor passed away in Vienna[4].

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

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

Who was Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor married to?

Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor's spouses include Maria Anna of Spain[12], Maria Leopoldine of Austria[13], and Eleonora Gonzaga[14].

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

Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor worked as composer[6] and monarch[7].

What awards did Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor receive?

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

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