Ferdinand of Bavaria (soldier)
German noble and general (1550–1608) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ferdinand of Bavaria was born 20 January 1550, in Landshut, in the Duchy of Bavaria, and died 30 January 1608 in Munich, at the age of 58. He was the second surviving son of Albert V, Duke of Bavaria, and his wife Archduchess Anna of Austria, and consequently was prepared for a military career. Ferdinand is also known for the two extraordinary diaries he kept, one as fifteen-year-old boy on a journey from Munich to Florence, for his aunt's wedding, and a second journey to Florence, this time as young and experienced man of affairs.
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Ferdinand of Bavaria | |
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Born | 20 January 1550 Landshut, Bavaria |
Died | 30 January 1608(1608-01-30) (aged 58) Munich, Bavaria |
Spouse |
Maria Pettenbeck (m. 1588) |
Issue more... | Franz Wilhelm von Wartenberg |
House | Wittelsbach |
Father | Albert V, Duke of Bavaria |
Mother | Archduchess Anna of Austria |
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