Maximilian I

Summary

Maximilian I is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Wiener Neustadt^[2]. He was born on March 22, 1459^[3]. He died in Wels^[4]. He died on January 12, 1519^[5]. He worked as a ruler^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,911 views/month, #5,354 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Maximilian I was born in Wiener Neustadt^[2].
• Maximilian I died in Wels^[4].
• Maximilian I was born on March 22, 1459^[3].
• Maximilian I died on January 12, 1519^[5].
• Burial took place at St. George's Cathedral, Wiener Neustadt^[8].
• Burial took place at Wiener Neustadt^[9].
• Maximilian I's father was Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor^[10].
• Maximilian I's mother was Eleanor of Portugal, Holy Roman Empress^[11].
• Maximilian I was married to Mary of Burgundy^[12].
• Among Maximilian I's spouses was Anne of Brittany^[13].
• Maximilian I was married to Bianca Maria Sforza^[14].
• A child of Maximilian I was Philip I of Castile^[15].
• A child of Maximilian I was Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy^[16].
• A child of Maximilian I was George of Austria^[17].
• A child of Maximilian I was Leopoldo de Austria^[18].
• A child of Maximilian I was Barbara Disquis^[19].
• A child of Maximilian I was Cornelius of Austria^[20].
• Maximilian I held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire^[21].
• Maximilian I's professions included ruler^[6].
• Maximilian I held the position of Holy Roman Emperor^[22].
• Maximilian I held the position of King of the Romans^[23].
• Maximilian I held the position of Duke of Burgundy^[24].
• Maximilian I received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[25].
• Maximilian I received the Order of the Garter^[26].
• Maximilian I was a member of Confraternity of the Rosary^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: AT^[29]

• Began / founded: 1459-03-22^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1519-01-12^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: d435d65b-1b61-4d5e-89bb-01467baa433e^[32]

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Origins and Family

Maximilian I was born in Wiener Neustadt^[2]. He was born on March 22, 1459^[3]. His father was Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor^[10]. His mother was Eleanor of Portugal, Holy Roman Empress^[11].

Career and Affiliations

Maximilian I's professions included ruler^[6]. Positions held include Holy Roman Emperor^[22], a historical position^[33], in Holy Roman Empire^[34], founded in 0962^[35]; King of the Romans^[23], a position^[36]; and Duke of Burgundy^[24], a hereditary title^[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[25] and Order of the Garter^[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary of Burgundy^[12], a politician^[38], 1457–1482^[39], of France^[40], specialised in politics^[41]; Anne of Brittany^[13], a royalty^[42], 1477–1514^[43], of France^[44]; and Bianca Maria Sforza^[14], an empress consort^[45], 1472–1510^[46], of Germany^[47]. Children include Philip I of Castile^[15], a ruler^[48], 1478–1506^[49], of Kingdom of Castile^[50], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[51]; Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy^[16], a dignitary^[52], 1480–1530^[53], of Spain^[54]; George of Austria^[17], a Catholic priest^[55], 1504–1557^[56]; Leopoldo de Austria^[18], a Catholic priest^[57], 1515–1557^[58]; Barbara Disquis^[19], 1482–1568^[59]; and Cornelius of Austria^[20], b. 1507^[60]. Maximilian I's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[61].

Death and Burial

Maximilian I died on January 12, 1519^[5]. He passed away in Wels^[4]. Recorded place of burial include St. George's Cathedral, Wiener Neustadt^[8] and Wiener Neustadt^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Maximilian I include Keizersgracht^[62], a gracht^[63], in Netherlands^[64], founded in 1615^[65] and Festungsbahn^[66], an inclined elevator^[67], in Austria^[68].

Why It Matters

Maximilian I ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,911 views/month, #5,354 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[69] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[70]

Entities named for him include Keizersgracht^[62], a gracht^[63], in Netherlands^[64], founded in 1615^[65] and Festungsbahn^[66], an inclined elevator^[67], in Austria^[68].

FAQs

Where was Maximilian I born?

Maximilian I's place of birth was Wiener Neustadt^[2].

Where did Maximilian I die?

Maximilian I died in Wels^[4].

Who were Maximilian I's parents?

Maximilian I's father was Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor^[10]. Maximilian I's mother was Eleanor of Portugal, Holy Roman Empress^[11].

Who was Maximilian I married to?

Maximilian I's spouses include Mary of Burgundy^[12], Anne of Brittany^[13], and Bianca Maria Sforza^[14].

What did Maximilian I do for work?

Maximilian I worked as ruler^[6].

What awards did Maximilian I receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[25] and Order of the Garter^[26].