Albert VII, Archduke of Austria: Biography, Facts and Career
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Albert VII (German: Albrecht VII; 13 November 1559 – 13 July 1621) was the ruling Archduke of Austria for a few months in 1619 and, jointly with his wife, Isabella Clara Eugenia, sovereign of the Habsburg Netherlands between 1598 and 1621. Prior to this, he had been a cardinal, Archbishop of Toledo, viceroy of Portugal and Governor General of the Habsburg Netherlands. He succeeded his brother Matthias as reigning archduke of Lower and Upper Austria, but abdicated in favor of Ferdinand II the same year, making it the shortest (and often ignored) reign in Austrian history.
Quick facts about Albert VII, Archduke of Austria
- Full name: Albert VII, Archduke of Austria
- Born: 1559-11-23
- Nationality: Archduchy of Austria
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q311452
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Who is Albert VII, Archduke of Austria?
Albert VII (German: Albrecht VII; 13 November 1559 – 13 July 1621) was the ruling Archduke of Austria for a few months in 1619 and, jointly with his wife, Isabella Clara Eugenia, sovereign of the Habsburg Netherlands between 1598 and 1621.
What nationality is Albert VII, Archduke of Austria?
Albert VII, Archduke of Austria is Archduchy of Austria.
When was Albert VII, Archduke of Austria born?
Albert VII, Archduke of Austria was born on 1559-11-23.
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