Juan of Austria
Spanish military leader (1547–1578)
1547 — 1578
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish military leader (1547–1578)
Born
March 6, 1547
Died
1578 (age ~31)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
military personnel, military officer, diplomat
SpainBorn in RegensburgDied in Namur
1547
Born in Regensburg (1547-03-06)
1576
PositionGovernor of the Spanish Netherlands (1576–1578)
1578
Died in Namur
About
John of Austria was the illegitimate son of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Charles V recognized him in a codicil to his will. John became a military leader in the service of his half-brother, King Philip II of Spain, Charles V's heir, and was addressed as a Don. 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.
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Who is Juan of Austria?+
John of Austria was the illegitimate son of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Charles V recognized him in a codicil to his will. John became a military leader in the service of his half-brother, King Philip II of Spain, Charles V's heir, and was addressed as a Don. He is best known for his role as the
What does the name Juan mean?+
The name Juan means "Chinese given name (娟)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Juan of Austria born?+
Juan of Austria was born on March 6, 1547.
When did Juan of Austria die?+
Juan of Austria died in 1578, at approximately 31 years of age.
Name Meaning
Chinese given name (娟)
The name Juan is of Spanish origin, meaning "Chinese given name (娟)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Juan — March 6, 1547
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
You led when it mattered most. We remember.
— a veteran
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