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.
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Ferdinand II 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. Wikipedia
Born: July 9, 1578, Graz, Austria
Died: February 15, 1637 (age 58 years), Vienna, Austria
Parents: Charles II, Archduke of Austria and Maria Anna of Bavaria
Spouse: Eleonora Gonzaga (m. 1622–1637) and Maria Anna of Bavaria (m. 1600–1616)
Nationality: Austrian
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