Archduke Joseph Franz of Austria

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Archduke Joseph Franz of Austria
Archduke of Austria
Born9 April 1799
Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Died30 June 1807
Vienna, Austrian Empire
Burial
Names
Joseph Franz Leopold Anton Ignatius
HouseHouse of Habsburg-Lorraine
FatherLeopold II, Holy Roman Emperor
MotherMaria Luisa of Spain


Archduke Joseph Franz Leopold Anton Ignatius of Austria (9 April 1799 – 30 June 1807) was a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine. He was the son of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Luisa of Spain.

Early Life[edit | edit source]

Archduke Joseph Franz was born in Florence, which was then part of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. His father, Leopold II, was the Grand Duke of Tuscany at the time of his birth. Joseph Franz was the ninth child of Leopold II and Maria Luisa.

Family[edit | edit source]

Joseph Franz was part of the prominent House of Habsburg-Lorraine, a dynasty that played a significant role in European history. His siblings included Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, who later became the first Emperor of Austria, and Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany.

Death[edit | edit source]

Archduke Joseph Franz died at a young age on 30 June 1807 in Vienna, Austrian Empire. He was buried in the Imperial Crypt in Vienna, a traditional burial place for members of the Habsburg family.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Although he did not live long enough to make a significant impact, Archduke Joseph Franz is remembered as a member of the influential Habsburg family. His early death is a reminder of the high infant mortality rates during that period.

Ancestry[edit | edit source]

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See Also[edit | edit source]

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD