Archduke Ferdinand of Austria was the second son of Emperor Ferdinand I and brother of Emperor Maximilian II. At the behest of his father, he was put into charge of the administration of Bohemia in 1547.
Archduke Ferdinand of Austria was the second son of Emperor Ferdinand I. Archduke Ferdinand of Austria was brother of Emperor Maximilian II. He was put into charge of the administration of Bohemia in 1547 Emperor Maximilian II. This was at the behest of his father.