Airchduke Ernst o Austrick
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Airchduke Ernst o Austrick (German: Ernst von Österreich; 15 Juin 1553[1] – 20 Februar 1595) wis a son o Maximilian II, Haly Roman Emperor, an Maria o Spain.
| Airchduke Ernst o Austrick | |
|---|---|
 Portrait bi Coello c. 1580 | |
| Born | 15 Juin 1553[1] Vienna |
| Dee'd | 20 Februar 1595 (aged 41) Brussels |
| Hoose | Habsburg |
| Faither | Maximilian II, Haly Roman Emperor |
| Mither | Maria o Austrick |
Born in Vienna, he wis educatit wi his brither Rudolf II, Haly Roman Emperor, in the coort o Spain. In 1573 an 1587, he wis a candidate for the throne o Poland. Frae 1576 onwards, he wis governor in the Archduchy o Austria, where he promoted the Counter-Reformation. In 1590, he became governor o Inner Austria as regent for his young cousin Ferdinand, and frae 1594 tae 1595 he served as governor o the Spaingie Netherlands.
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