Rudolph II of Austria

Habsburg Duke of Austria and Styria, who briefly held significant power in the late 13th century.

Quick Facts: Who was Rudolph II of Austria?

Subject:: Rudolph II of Austria
Known for:: Habsburg Duke of Austria and Styria, who briefly held significant power in the late 13th century.
Born:: 1270
Died:: 1290-05-10
Century / Era:: 1270s Historical Era Archive
Verified Source:: 2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Rudolf II (c. 1270 – 10 May 1290), a member of the House of Habsburg, was Duke of Austria and Styria from 1282 to 1283, jointly with his elder brother Albert I, who succeeded him. Rudolf II was born in Rheinfelden, Swabia, the youngest son of Count Rudolf of Habsburg and his first wife Gertrude of Hohenberg to survive infancy.

Career & Major Achievements

In 1273 his father was elected king of Germany, the first of the Habsburg dynasty, whereafter he seized the "princeless" duchies of Austria, Styria and Carinthia from the Bohemian king Ottokar II. After King Ottokar was defeated and killed in the 1278 Battle on the Marchfeld, King Rudolf in December 1282 vested his sons Albert and Rudolf II with the Austrian and Styrian duchies.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

However, in the Treaty of Rheinfelden on 1 June 1283 Rudolf II had to relinquish his share in favour of his elder brother Albert. In compensation Rudolf II was designated as future king and his father appointed him a "duke of Swabia" - more or less an honorific title, as the former stem duchy had been in long-term disarray after the last Hohenstaufen duke, the underage Conradin, was killed in 1268.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1268: 1268 Milestone — In compensation Rudolf II was designated as future king and his father appointed him a "duke of Swabia" - more or less an honorific title, as the former stem duchy had been in long-term disarray after the last Hohenstaufen duke, the underage Conradin, was killed in 1268.
1270: Birth of Rudolph II of Austria — Habsburg Duke of Austria and Styria, who briefly held significant power in the late 13th century.
1273: 1273 Milestone — In 1273 his father was elected king of Germany, the first of the Habsburg dynasty, whereafter he seized the "princeless" duchies of Austria, Styria and Carinthia from the Bohemian king Ottokar II.
1278: 1278 Milestone — After King Ottokar was defeated and killed in the 1278 Battle on the Marchfeld, King Rudolf in December 1282 vested his sons Albert and Rudolf II with the Austrian and Styrian duchies.
1283: 1283 Milestone — However, in the Treaty of Rheinfelden on 1 June 1283 Rudolf II had to relinquish his share in favour of his elder brother Albert.
1290 (1290-05-10): Passing & Historical Legacy — Rudolph II of Austria passed away on 1290-05-10, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Rudolph II of Austria

True or False: “True or false: Rudolf II was able to retain his claim to the Duchy of Austria after the Treaty of Rheinfelden.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The Treaty of Rheinfelden required Rudolf II to relinquish his share of the duchies in favor of his elder brother, Albert I.

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Who was Rudolph II of Austria and what are their primary contributions?

Habsburg Duke of Austria and Styria, who briefly held significant power in the late 13th century. Origins & Early Life: Rudolf II (c. 1270 – 10 May 1290), a member of the House of Habsburg, was Duke of Austria and Styria from 1282 to 1283, jointly with his elder brother Albert I, who succeeded him. Rudolf II was born in Rheinfelden, Swabia, the youngest son of Count Rudolf of Habsburg and his first wife Gertrude of Hohenberg to survive infancy.

When was Rudolph II of Austria born and during which historical era did they live?

Rudolph II of Austria was born on 1270 and passed away on 1290-05-10. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1270 Chrono-Archive.

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