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Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

1869 – 1888

German-Brazilian prince

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About Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

Lived 1869 – 1888 (aged 19). Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was a Brazilian.

Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (full name Joseph Ferdinand Maria Michael Gabriel Raphael Gonzaga; 21 May 1869 – 13 August 1888), known in Brazil as Dom José Fernando, was a prince of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha-Koháry. Born in Leopoldina Palace, Rio de Janeiro, he was the third son of Prince Ludwig August of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and his wife Princess Leopoldina of Brazil. He died of pneumonia at the age of 19 in Wiener Neustadt and is buried at St. Augustin, Coburg.

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Important facts

Born

21 May 1869, Rio de Janeiro

Birth century

19th century

Died

13 August 1888, Wiener Neustadt

Nationality

Brazil

Family & relationships

Parent

Prince Ludwig August of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

Parent

Princess Leopoldina of Brazil

Frequently asked questions

Who was Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha?

German-Brazilian prince (1869-1888)

When was Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha born?

Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was born on 21 May 1869 in Rio de Janeiro.

When did Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha die?

Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha died on 13 August 1888 in Wiener Neustadt.

What nationality was Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha?

Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

· Wikidata: Q10309382

· DBpedia: Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

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