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John of Austria

Spanish military leader (1547–1578)

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John of Austria

Spanish military leader (1547–1578)

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John of Austria was the illegitimate son of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and a military leader in the service of the Spanish Empire under his half-brother, King Philip II of Spain. He is best known for his role as the admiral of the Holy League fleet at the Battle of Lepanto and as Governor of the Spanish Netherlands.

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Occupation: condottiero, diplomat, military officer, military personnel
Position held: Governor of the Spanish Netherlands, stadtholder
Citizenship: Spain
Born: February 24, 1547
Died: October 1, 1578

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María Ana de Austria y Mendozachild Giovanna of Austriachild Charles Vfather Barbara Blombergmother Philip II of Spainsibling Isabel of Castilesibling Margaret of Parmasibling Maria of Austria, Holy Roman Empresssibling Joanna of Austria, Princess of Portugalsibling Infante Fernando of Austriasibling

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John of Austria was the illegitimate son of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and a military leader in the service of the Spanish Empire under his half-brother, King Philip II of Spain. He is best known for his role as the admiral of the Holy League fleet at the Battle of Lepanto and as Governor of the Spanish Netherlands.

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Occupation: condottiero, diplomat, military officer, military personnel
Position held: Governor of the Spanish Netherlands, stadtholder
Citizenship: Spain
Born: February 24, 1547
Died: October 1, 1578

Family

María Ana de Austria y Mendozachild Giovanna of Austriachild Charles Vfather Barbara Blombergmother Philip II of Spainsibling Isabel of Castilesibling Margaret of Parmasibling Maria of Austria, Holy Roman Empresssibling Joanna of Austria, Princess of Portugalsibling Infante Fernando of Austriasibling