Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor born?March 10, 1503
2. When did Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor die?July 25, 1564 (age 61)
3. Where was Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor born?Alcalá de Henares, Spain
4. What titles did Ferdinand I hold during his life?He served as regent of the Austrian lands, became king of Bohemia and Hungary, and later became Holy Roman Emperor in 1556.
5. How did Ferdinand I protect Europe from the Ottoman Empire?He created the Hofkriegsrat, a special council that organized the defense against the Ottoman threat. This helped keep the empire safer.

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