Emperor Matthias (Holy Roman) Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
EMPEROR MATTHIAS (HOLY ROMAN)
Born: 2/24/1557 in Vienna, Austria
Died: 3/20/1619 in Vienna, Austria
Died: 3/20/1619 in Vienna, Austria
Biography
Matthias (1557-1619) was Governor General of Spanish Netherlands (1577-1581) before being appointed Governor of Austria in 1593. He was Holy Roman Emperor from 1612 until his death in 1619. Matthias was crowned King of Bohemia in 1617 and of Hungary in 1618. The uprising in Prague in 1618 was the beginning of the Thirty Years' War.
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EMPEROR MATTHIAS (HOLY ROMAN) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/28/1618 - HFSID 52274MATTHIAS. Printed DS: "Matthias" as Holy Roman Emperor, 1p, 201/2x231/2.. Vienna, 1618 August 28. In Latin, not translated. Matthias was Governor General of Spanish Netherlands (1577-1581) and was appointed Governor of Austria in 1593 by his brother Emperor Rudolf.Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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EMPEROR MATTHIAS (HOLY ROMAN) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 04/12/1605 - HFSID 43688EMPEROR MATTHIAS. Manuscript LS: "Matthias" as Governor of Austria, 1½p, 8¼x12¾. Vienna, 1605 April 12. To the Abbot of Neuberg. In German, not translated. The letter concerns clerical and legal matters, including the suppression of a local rebellion.
Sale Price $1,700.00
$2,000.00
