Johanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany
Austrian Archduchess, mother of Maria de' Medici (1547-1578)
1547 — 1578
Quick Facts
Profession
Austrian Archduchess, mother of Maria de' Medici (1547-1578)
Born
January 24, 1547
Died
1578 (age ~31)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
aristocrat
Born in PragueDied in Florence
1547
Born in Prague (1547-01-24)
1578
Died in Florence
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Joanna of Austria was an Archduchess of Austria. By marriage to Francesco I de' Medici, she was the Grand Princess of Tuscany and later the Grand Duchess of Tuscany. One of her daughters was Marie de' Medici, second wife of King Henry IV of France.
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Who is Johanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany?+
Joanna of Austria was an Archduchess of Austria. By marriage to Francesco I de' Medici, she was the Grand Princess of Tuscany and later the Grand Duchess of Tuscany. One of her daughters was Marie de' Medici, second wife of King Henry IV of France.
What does the name Johanna mean?+
The name Johanna means "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Johanna, variant of Joanna, from Ἰωάννα, from lit=God is gracious, the feminized form of tr=Yəhōḥānān which produced John and its many doublets. Zhanna.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Johanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany born?+
Johanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany was born on January 24, 1547.
When did Johanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany die?+
Johanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany died in 1578, at approximately 31 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Johanna, variant of Joanna, from Ἰωάννα, from lit=God is gracious, the feminized form of tr=Yəhōḥānān which produced John and its many doublets. Zhanna.
The name Johanna is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Johanna, variant of Joanna, from Ἰωάννα, from lit=God is gracious, the feminized form of tr=Yəhōḥānān which produced John and its many doublets. Zhanna.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Johanna — January 24, 1547
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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