Archduke Wilhelm Franz of Austria
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Wilhelm Franz Karl (21 April 1827 – 29 April 1894) was an Archduke of Austria from the Habsburg dynasty.
He was born in Vienna as the son of Archduke Charles, Duke of Teschen (1771-1847) and Princess Henrietta of Nassau-Weilburg (1797-1829). He was a grandson of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor (1747-1792) and nephew of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor (1768-1835).
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| Reference style | His Imperial and Royal Highness |
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| Spoken style | Your Imperial and Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Sir |
He held the office of Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights in 1863. He gained the rank of General Field Marshal in the service of the Austrian Army. He was Governor of the Federal Fortress of Mainz.
He died unmarried and without issue in Weikersdorf.
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Preceded by Maximilian of Austria–Este |
1863-1894 Hochmeister |
Succeeded by Eugen of Austria |
