John of Austria
Spanish military leader (1547–1578)
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- John of Austria was the illegitimate son of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
- John became a military leader in the service of his half-brother, King Philip II of Spain, Charles V's heir, and was addressed as a Don.
John of Austria was the illegitimate son of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Charles V recognized him in a codicil to his will. John became a military leader in the service of his half-brother, King Philip II of Spain, Charles V's heir, and was addressed as a Don. He is best known for his role as the admiral of the Holy League fleet at the Battle of Lepanto and as Governor of the Spanish Netherlands.
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