John of Austria, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John of Austria

Spanish general

Date of Birth: 24-Feb-1547

Place of Birth: Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany

Date of Death: 01-Oct-1578

Profession: military personnel, military officer, diplomat, condottiero

Nationality: Spain

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About John of Austria

  • John of Austria (Spanish: Juan, German: Johann; 24 February 1547 – 1 October 1578) was an illegitimate son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.
  • He became a military leader in the service of his half-brother, King Philip II of Spain, and is best known for his role as the admiral of the Holy Alliance fleet at the Battle of Lepanto.

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