Emperor Rudolf II

Summary

Emperor Rudolf II is a human^[1]. Born in Vienna^[2], he… he was born on July 18, 1552^[3]. He passed away in Prague^[4]. He died on January 20, 1612^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], art collector^[7], and monarch^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,579 views/month, #6,413 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Vienna^[2], Emperor Rudolf II…
• Emperor Rudolf II passed away in Prague^[4].
• Emperor Rudolf II was born on July 18, 1552^[3].
• Emperor Rudolf II died on January 20, 1612^[5].
• Burial took place at St. Vitus Cathedral^[10].
• Emperor Rudolf II's father was Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor^[11].
• Emperor Rudolf II's mother was Maria of Austria, Holy Roman Empress^[12].
• A child of Emperor Rudolf II was Julius d’Austria^[13].
• A child of Emperor Rudolf II was Ana Dorothea of Austria^[14].
• A child of Emperor Rudolf II was Caroline d'Autriche^[15].
• A child of Emperor Rudolf II was Anna Dorothea von Österreich^[16].
• A child of Emperor Rudolf II was Karl von Osterreich^[17].
• A child of Emperor Rudolf II was Matthias von Osterreich^[18].
• Emperor Rudolf II held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire^[19].
• Emperor Rudolf II held citizenship in Habsburg monarchy^[20].
• Emperor Rudolf II's professions included politician^[6].
• Emperor Rudolf II's professions included art collector^[7].
• Emperor Rudolf II worked as a monarch^[8].
• Emperor Rudolf II held the position of Holy Roman Emperor^[21].
• Emperor Rudolf II held the position of Prince-Elector^[22].
• Emperor Rudolf II held the position of King of Bohemia^[23].
• Emperor Rudolf II held the position of Apostolic King of Hungary^[24].
• Emperor Rudolf II received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[25].
• Emperor Rudolf II received the Knight of the Garter^[26].
• Emperor Rudolf II's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vienna^[2], Emperor Rudolf II… he was born on July 18, 1552^[3]. His father was Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor^[11]. His mother was Maria of Austria, Holy Roman Empress^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], art collector^[7], and monarch^[8]. Positions held include Holy Roman Emperor^[21], a historical position^[28], in Holy Roman Empire^[29], founded in 0962^[30]; Prince-Elector^[22], a historical position^[31]; King of Bohemia^[23], a noble title^[32], in Kingdom of Bohemia^[33], founded in 1085^[34]; and Apostolic King of Hungary^[24], a public office^[35], in Kingdom of Hungary^[36], founded in 1000^[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[25], a grade of an order^[38] and Knight of the Garter^[26], a grade of an order^[39], in United Kingdom^[40].

Personal Life

Children include Julius d’Austria^[13], 1584–1609^[41]; Ana Dorothea of Austria^[14], a cloistered nun^[42], 1611–1694^[43], of Habsburg monarchy^[44]; Caroline d'Autriche^[15], an aristocrat^[45], 1591–1662^[46]; Anna Dorothea von Österreich^[16], a nun^[47], 1580–1624^[48]; Karl von Osterreich^[17]; and Matthias von Osterreich^[18]. Emperor Rudolf II's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[27].

Death and Burial

Emperor Rudolf II died on January 20, 1612^[5]. He passed away in Prague^[4]. Burial took place at St. Vitus Cathedral^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Emperor Rudolf II include Rudolphine Tables^[49], a written work^[50], written by Johannes Kepler^[51] and Rudolfov^[52], a municipality of the Czech Republic^[53], in Czech Republic^[54].

Why It Matters

Emperor Rudolf II ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,579 views/month, #6,413 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[55] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[56]

Works attributed to him include Letter of Majesty^[57], a manuscript^[58], founded in 1609^[59]. Entities named for him include Rudolphine Tables^[49], a written work^[50], written by Johannes Kepler^[51] and Rudolfov^[52], a municipality of the Czech Republic^[53], in Czech Republic^[54].

FAQs

Where was Emperor Rudolf II born?

Born in Vienna^[2], Emperor Rudolf II…

Where did Emperor Rudolf II die?

Emperor Rudolf II passed away in Prague^[4].

Who were Emperor Rudolf II's parents?

Emperor Rudolf II's father was Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor^[11]. Emperor Rudolf II's mother was Maria of Austria, Holy Roman Empress^[12].

What did Emperor Rudolf II do for work?

Emperor Rudolf II worked as politician^[6], art collector^[7], and monarch^[8].

What awards did Emperor Rudolf II receive?

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