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Károly József Jeromos Pálffy

1735 – 1816

Hungarian noble, politician

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About Károly József Jeromos Pálffy

Lived 1735 – 1816 (aged 80). Károly József Jeromos Pálffy was a Hungarian politician.

Prince Károly József Jeromos Pálffy ab Erdöd (1 October 1735 – 25 May 1816) was a Hungarian nobleman and politician.

Early life Pálffy was born in Vienna on 1 October 1735. He was the son of Count Miklós VII Palffy ab Erdöd, a magistrate and Court Chancellor, and Countess Mária Anna Sidonia von Althann. Among his siblings was Countess Mária Anna Jozefa Franciska de Paula Pálffy ab Erdõd, who married Count János Baptist Esterhazy de Galántha (youngest son of Count Miklós Esterházy). Together, they were the parents of:

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Important facts

Born
1 October 1735, Vienna
Birth century
18th century
Died
25 May 1816, Vienna
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Hungary
Positions held
Lord-lieutenant of Zemplén County, Lord-lieutenant of Pozsony County
Also known as
Karl Hieronymus Pálffy, Karl Pálffy von Erdöd

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Károly József Jeromos Pálffy?

Hungarian noble, politician (1735–1816)

When was Károly József Jeromos Pálffy born?

Károly József Jeromos Pálffy was born on 1 October 1735 in Vienna.

When did Károly József Jeromos Pálffy die?

Károly József Jeromos Pálffy died on 25 May 1816 in Vienna.

What was Károly József Jeromos Pálffy's occupation?

Károly József Jeromos Pálffy was a politician.

What nationality was Károly József Jeromos Pálffy?

Károly József Jeromos Pálffy was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Károly József Jeromos Pálffy

· Wikidata: Q1242071

· DBpedia: Károly Jeromos Pálffy

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