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Archduke Rudolf of Austria: Austrian cardinal and noble (1788–1831).
Born in Pisa (died at age 43).
Biography
Rudolph Johann Joseph Rainier, Archduke of Austria, Prince Royal of Hungary and Bohemia, Cardinal-Archbishop of Olomouc, was a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, and an Austrian clergyman and noble. He was consecrated as Archbishop of Olomouc (Olmütz) in 1819 and was created a cardinal that same year. Rudolph is known for his patronage of the arts, most notably as sponsor of Ludwig van Beethoven, who dedicated several of his works to him.
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Archduke Rudolf of Austria was born on and passed away on at the age of 43.
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Archduke Rudolf of Austria was born in Pisa.
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