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Ferdinand Charles, Archduke of Austria

Archduke of Austria (1628-1662) · Politicians · Died at 34

Ferdinand Charles was the Archduke of Further Austria, including Tyrol, from 1632 to 1662. He was the firstborn son of Archduke Leopold V of Further Austria and Claudia de' Medici. Until 1646, his mother Claudia served as regent and de facto ruler.

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Ferdinand Charles was a patron of the arts with Italian opera performed at his court. Despite this, he was a poor ruler and lived an extravagant lifestyle, drained the treasury, and held illegal executions.

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Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1628 to 1662 · aged 34