Royalty · 1578–1637

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 9 July 1578 · Died: 15 February 1637 · Age at death: 58

How old was Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor when he died?

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor died aged 58. He was born on 9 July 1578 and died on 15 February 1637.

Holy Roman Emperor whose policies triggered the Thirty Years' War

Did you know?He was a staunch supporter of the Counter-Reformation and aimed to restore Catholicism throughout his empire.

Ferdinand II (9 July 1578 – 15 February 1637) was Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Hungary, and Croatia from 1619 until his death in 1637. He was the son of Archduke Charles II of Inner Austria and Maria of Bavaria, who were devout Catholics.

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Age at death: 58
Years since death: 389

Born: July 9, 1578 · Graz, Austria
Died: February 15, 1637
Nationality: Roman
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Family

Father: Charles II, Archduke of Austria
Mother: Maria Anna of Bavaria
Spouses: Eleonora Gonzaga, Maria Anna of Bavaria
Children: Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor, Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria, Archduke Johann Karl of Austria, Archduke Leopold Wilhelm of Austria, Cecilia Renata of Austria, Christine von Habsburg, Karl von Habsburg

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