Margrave Andrew of Burgau
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Andreas von Österreich, Margrave of Burgau, also known as Andrew of Austria (15 June 1558 at Březnice Castle in Březnice, Bohemia – 12 November 1600 in Rome) was a cardinal, Bishop of Constance and of Brixen. He belonged to the Austrian nobility, descending from its ruling dynasty, the House of Habsburg.
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Andreas von Österreich | |
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Margrave of Burgau Prince-Bishop of Contance Abbot of Murbach Prince-Bishop of Brixen Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria Nuova | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
Province | Mainz |
Metropolis | Mainz |
Diocese | Constance |
Installed | 1589 |
Term ended | 12 November 1600 |
Other post(s) | Abbot of Murbach, Bishop of Brixen |
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Created cardinal | March 1574 by Pope Gregory XIII |
Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
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Born | 15 June 1558 Březnice Castle Březnice, Kingdom of Bohemia |
Died | 12 November 1600(1600-11-12) (aged 42) Rome, Papal States |
Buried | Santa Maria dell'Anima, Rome |
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