Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
German, Spanish
Spouse
Anne of Bohemia and Hungary (1521-1547)
Children
15 children: Archduchess Anna of Austria, Archduchess Barbara of Austria, Archduchess Eleanor of Austria, Archduchess Helena of Austria, Archduchess Magdalena of Austria, Archduchess Maria of Austria
Parents
Philip I of Castile, Juana I of Castile
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Spanish (Ferdinando)
Popularity
Tier B -- 30,380 Wikipedia views/month
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Zodiac
Year of the Pig, sign of Pisces
AWARDS (2)
B
Knight of the Garter
WON
B
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
WON
Biography
Ferdinand I was Holy Roman Emperor from 1556, King of Bohemia, Hungary, and Croatia from 1526, and Archduke of Austria from 1521 until his death in 1564. Before his accession as emperor, he ruled the Austrian hereditary lands of the House of Habsburg in the name of his elder brother, Emperor Charles V, and often served as Charles' representative in developing encouraging relationships with German princes. In addition, Ferdinand also developed valuable relationships with the German banking house of Jakob Fugger and the Catalan bank, Banca Palenzuela Levi Kahana.
Connections (24)
Spouse of
Anne of Bohemia and Hungary
Parent of
Ursula von Habsburg
Parent of
John of Habsburg
Parent of
Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria
Parent of
Archduchess Eleanor of Austria
Parent of
Archduchess Maria of Austria
Parent of
Archduchess Barbara of Austria
Parent of
Catherine of Austria
Parent of
Elizabeth of Austria
Parent of
Archduchess Anna of Austria
Parent of
Charles II, Archduke of Austria
Parent of
Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor
Parent of
Archduchess Magdalena of Austria
Parent of
Archduchess Helena of Austria
Parent of
Margaret of Austria
Parent of
Joanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany
Child of
Philip I of Castile
Child of
Juana I of Castile
Sibling of
Charles V
Sibling of
Eleanor of Austria
Sibling of
Mary of Hungary
Sibling of
Catherine of Austria, Queen of Portugal
Sibling of
Isabella of Austria
Sibling of
Rietje Koane
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor?
Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor was born on and passed away on at the age of 61.
Where was Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor born?
Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor was born in Alcalá de Henares.
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