Person:John of Austria (1)

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John of Austria
b.24 Feb 1547
d.1 Oct 1578
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Name John of Austria
Gender Male
Birth[1] 24 Feb 1547
Death[1] 1 Oct 1578
Reference Number? Q157107?


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John of Austria (; 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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  1. 1.0 1.1 John of Austria, in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.