Otto von Habsburg

Head of the House of Habsburg and German politician
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Otto von Habsburg

Summary

Otto von Habsburg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Reichenau an der Rax[2]. He died in Pöcking[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,671 views/month, #5,552 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Otto von Habsburg was born in Reichenau an der Rax[2].
  • Otto von Habsburg's place of birth was Villa Wartholz[6].
  • Otto von Habsburg passed away in Pöcking[3].
  • Burial took place at Imperial Crypt[7].
  • Otto von Habsburg's father was Charles I of Austria[8].
  • Otto von Habsburg's mother was Zita of Bourbon-Parma[9].
  • Among Otto von Habsburg's spouses was Regina, Crown Princess of Austria[10].
  • A child of Otto von Habsburg was Archduchess Andrea, Countess of Neipperg[11].
  • A child of Otto von Habsburg was Archduchess Monika, Duchess of Santángelo[12].
  • A child of Otto von Habsburg was Archduchess Michaela of Austria[13].
  • A child of Otto von Habsburg was Archduchess Gabriela of Austria[14].
  • A child of Otto von Habsburg was Archduchess Walburga, Countess Douglas[15].
  • A child of Otto von Habsburg was Karl von Habsburg[16].
  • Otto von Habsburg held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Otto von Habsburg held citizenship in Hungary[18].
  • Otto von Habsburg held citizenship in Cisleithania[19].
  • Otto von Habsburg held citizenship in West Germany[20].
  • Otto von Habsburg held citizenship in Austria[21].
  • Otto von Habsburg held citizenship in Monaco[22].
  • German was Otto von Habsburg's native language[23].
  • Otto von Habsburg's professions included politician[4].
  • Otto von Habsburg held the position of Member of the European Parliament[24].
  • Otto von Habsburg held the position of Member of the European Parliament[25].
  • Otto von Habsburg held the position of Member of the European Parliament[26].
  • Otto von Habsburg held the position of Member of the European Parliament[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Reichenau an der Rax[2], a market municipality[28], in Austria[29] and Villa Wartholz[6], a villa[30], in Austria[31]. Otto von Habsburg's father was Charles I of Austria[8]. His mother was Zita of Bourbon-Parma[9]. German was his native language[23].

Education

Educated at Benedictine High School of Pannonhalma[32], a Gymnasium[33], in Hungary[34], founded in 0996[35], headquartered in Pannonhalma[36] and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[37], a pontifical university[38], in Belgium[39], founded in 1970[40], headquartered in Leuven[41].

Career and Affiliations

Otto von Habsburg worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include Member of the European Parliament[24], a member of parliament[42], founded in 1979[43] and Head of the House of Habsburg[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[45], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[46], Bavarian Order of Merit[47], Order of Saint Hubert[48], Escudo Silesiano[49], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Sylvester[50].

Personal Life

Otto von Habsburg was married to Regina, Crown Princess of Austria[10]. Children include Archduchess Andrea, Countess of Neipperg[11], an aristocrat[51], b. 1953[52], of Hungary[53]; Archduchess Monika, Duchess of Santángelo[12], an aristocrat[54], b. 1954[55], of Germany[56]; Archduchess Michaela of Austria[13], a designer[57], b. 1954[58], of Austria[59]; Archduchess Gabriela of Austria[14], a diplomat[60], b. 1956[61], of Austria[62]; Archduchess Walburga, Countess Douglas[15], a journalist[63], b. 1958[64], of Germany[65], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[66]; and Karl von Habsburg[16], a politician[67], b. 1961[68], of Austria[69], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[70]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[71]. He was affiliated with the Christian Social Union of Bavaria[72].

Death and Burial

Otto von Habsburg passed away in Pöcking[3]. Burial took place at Imperial Crypt[7].

Why It Matters

Otto von Habsburg ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,671 views/month, #5,552 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Otto von Habsburg born?

Born in Reichenau an der Rax[2], Otto von Habsburg…

Where did Otto von Habsburg die?

Otto von Habsburg passed away in Pöcking[3].

Who were Otto von Habsburg's parents?

Otto von Habsburg's father was Charles I of Austria[8]. Otto von Habsburg's mother was Zita of Bourbon-Parma[9].

Who was Otto von Habsburg married to?

Otto von Habsburg's spouses include Regina, Crown Princess of Austria[10].

What did Otto von Habsburg do for work?

Otto von Habsburg worked as politician[4].

Where did Otto von Habsburg go to school?

Otto von Habsburg was educated at Benedictine High School of Pannonhalma[32] and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[37].

What awards did Otto von Habsburg receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[45], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[46], Bavarian Order of Merit[47], and Order of Saint Hubert[48].

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