Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor

Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor (July 9, 1578 – February 15, 1637), of the house of Habsburg, reigned 1620-1637. He was also the Archduke of Styria (Inner Austria) from 1617-1619 and again from 1620-1637 as well as King of Hungary from 1618-1625. A devout Catholic, his recognition as King of Bohemia and suppression of Protestantism precipitated the early events of the Thirty Years' War. The duration of his reign was occupied by confessional and military concerns.

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July 9 - 1578 - February 15 - 1637 - Habsburg - 1620 - Styria - Inner Austria - 1617-1619 - 1618 - 1625 - Catholic - Bohemia - Protestantism - Thirty Years' War

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Born in Graz to Charles II of Austria (1540-1590) and Maria Anna of Bavaria (1551-1608), Ferdinand was provided with a strict Jesuit education culminating in his years at the University of Ingolstadt. After completing his studies in 1595, he acceded to his hereditary lands and made a pilgrimage to Loreto and Rome. Shortly afterwards, he began to suppress the practice of non-Catholic faiths within his territory.

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Graz - Charles II of Austria - Maria Anna of Bavaria (1551-1608) - Jesuit - University of Ingolstadt - 1595 - Loreto - Rome

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