Which Austrian title did Ferdinand III hold from 1621?
Duke of Austria
Prince of Austria
Margarve of Austria
Archduke of Austria
Answer
Ferdinand III was the Archduke of Austria from 1621 until his death in 1657. He was also the King of Bohemia, Hungary, and Croatia from 1627 to 1657. Ferdinand III was the son of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor, and Maria Anna of Bavaria. Ferdinand III was a devout Catholic and a strong supporter of the Counter-Reformation.
Unveiling the Legacy: The Reign of Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor - 17th-Century Habsburg Quiz