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About Ferdinand Charles, Archduke of Austria
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. 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.
Everything about Ferdinand Charles, Archduke of Austria →- Occupation
- politician
- Citizenship
- Habsburg monarchy
- Born
- May 17, 1628
- Died
- December 30, 1662