Archduke Rudolf of Austria
1788–1831 (age 43)
Biography
Archduke Rudolf of Austria balanced his responsibilities as a Habsburg prince with a heartfelt dedication to composition, producing songs and supporting opera houses while attending to court duties.
He is laid to rest in the majestic St Wenceslas Cathedral, where visitors remember him as a noble patron who sought to harmonize imperial life with the stirrings of culture.