Rudolf IV of Austria

GPTKB entity

Statements (68)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:nobility
gptkbp:birth_date November 1, 1339
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:St._Stephen's_Cathedral,_Vienna
gptkbp:crowned Duke of Austria in 1358
gptkbp:cultural_contribution Patron of the arts
gptkbp:death_date July 27, 1365
gptkbp:father gptkb:Albert_II_of_Austria
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Habsburg
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rudolf IV of Austria
gptkbp:known_for Founding the University of Vienna
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Joanna_of_Pfirt
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Rudolf_the_Founder
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Albert_II_of_Austria
gptkbp:reign_end 1365
gptkbp:reign_start 1358
gptkbp:significant_event Promotion of religious tolerance
Involvement in the Crusades
Promotion of scientific research
Promotion of music and musicians
Construction of the St. Stephen's Cathedral
Promotion of public health initiatives
Promotion of agricultural development
Cultural exchanges with Italy
Involvement in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire
Support for the establishment of hospitals
Support for the establishment of libraries
Support for the establishment of schools
Promotion of the arts and literature
Support for the development of trade routes
Support for the establishment of guilds
Support for the establishment of theaters
Support for the clergy
Involvement in the politics of the Papacy
Support for the establishment of markets
Support for the construction of public buildings
Promotion of the mining industry
Promotion of the textile industry
Establishment of the Vienna Mint
Support for the local nobility
Conflict with the Counts of Tyrol
Support for the establishment of cultural festivals
Support for the establishment of orchestras
Support for the establishment of fairs
Promotion of the printing industry
Promotion of the arts in the court
Support for the establishment of observatories
Promotion of dance and performance arts
Diplomatic relations with Hungary
Strengthening of the Habsburg dynasty
Expansion of Vienna
Promotion of trade in Vienna
Support for the University of Vienna
Support for the construction of Gothic architecture
Development of the city fortifications
Establishment of the Vienna City Council
Establishment of the Vienna University Library
Marriage alliance with Bohemia
Promotion of the German language in Austria
Promotion of the culinary arts.
Promotion of the wine industry in Austria
Strengthening of the Habsburg power
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Catherine_of_Bohemia
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Leopold_III_of_Austria
gptkbp:title gptkb:nobility
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Count_of_Habsburg
gptkb:Habsburgs_of_the_Duchy_of_Carinthia
gptkb:Habsburgs_of_the_Duchy_of_Upper_Austria
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5