i.e., was the dynasty traditionally Roman Catholic, Orthodox, or another branch of Christianity?
2007-08-01 10:41:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Roman Catholic
2007-08-01 10:43:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Roman Catholic
2007-08-02 01:19:31 · answer #2 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far back as the 16th and 17th centuries, the Austrian Hapsburgs were Catholic, but Ferdinand advocated tolerance between Catholics and Protestants as a way to ease tensions in Europe. The Hapsburgs were part of the counter-reformation movement in the 1600s.
There is a new book out called "War, Religion and Court Patronage in Habsburg Austria" which may have more info.
2007-08-01 17:56:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Hapsburgs were traditional Roman Catholics, as were most Austrians of the time,
2007-08-01 22:35:37 · answer #4 · answered by Sprouts Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋