John of Austria
24 February 1547 — 1 October 1578
John of Austria was the illegitimate son of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and a military leader in the service of the Spanish Empire under his half-brother, King Philip II of Spain. He is best known for his role as the admiral of the Holy League fleet at the Battle of Lepanto and as Governor of the Spanish Netherlands.
Family
Rests in the family mausoleum of the House of Habsburg. House of Habsburg family tree
- Parents: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
- Siblings: Margaret of Parma, Philip II of Spain, Maria of Austria, Holy Roman Empress, Joan of Austria, Princess of Portugal
A family burial site on Digital Cemetery, an endless map you can explore. It stands at coordinates 21, -19.
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