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Archduke Karl of Austria-Este

Milan, 2 Nov 1785 – Tata, 2 Sep 1809

10 facts1 source

Facts and their sources

  • Born2 Nov 1785, Milannot verified1 source
  • TitleRoman Catholic Bishop of Vác, 1806or Archbishop of Esztergom, 1808 · high chancellor of the Kingdom of Hungary, 1808–1809not verified1 source
  • Titlehigh chancellor of the Kingdom of Hungary, 1808–1809or Roman Catholic Bishop of Vác, 1806 · Archbishop of Esztergom, 1808not verified1 source
  • TitleArchbishop of Esztergom, 1808or Roman Catholic Bishop of Vác, 1806 · high chancellor of the Kingdom of Hungary, 1808–1809not verified1 source
  • Died2 Sep 1809, Tatanot verified1 source
  • FatherFerdinand Karl, Archduke of Austria-Estenot verified1 source
  • MotherMaria Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Massanot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 2 Nov 1785

    Born in Milan

  2. 1806

    Roman Catholic Bishop of Vác

  3. 1808–1809

    High chancellor of the Kingdom of Hungary

  4. 1808

    Archbishop of Esztergom

  5. 2 Sep 1809

    Dies in Tata, aged 23

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During his lifetime

He lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Milan.

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The 1780s · Archduke is born in Milan

In the news1781

Religious freedom granted by 1781 Toleration Patent

In 1781, Joseph II issued the Toleration Patent, which granted religious freedom to Protestants and later to Jews.

What people wore

Coral jewelry for festive occasions

On feast days, ordinary women often adorned themselves with coral jewelry, which was meticulously categorized into fourteen different shades, ranging from blood-red to black. This industry was so significant that it drew the interest of foreign travelers who observed the detailed production process in Livorno.

Getting around

Rare river travel by boat

Travel by boat on the Arno River was possible but rare, as travelers often preferred carriages out of fear of heavy rains and the river's unpredictable water levels.

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.In Europe · 1789–1799

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.

Unidentified painter · public domain

In the news1785

Eternal serfdom abolished by 1785 decree

Joseph II issued a decree in 1785 that officially abolished the state of eternal serfdom in Hungary.

Music

Pietro Nardini, master violinist

The violinist Pietro Nardini was the leading instrumentalist in Florence, known for performing violin concertos and chamber music at court.

Daily life

Schools and Student Life

State-run schools for girls taught reading, writing, arithmetic, and textile work, with deserving students eligible for a substantial dowry of 140 scudi after eight years. Pupils were required to maintain absolute silence and were corrected with zeal and charity if they showed negligence or inappropriate behavior.