Rudolf IV the Founder: Austria's Ambitious Habsburg Forger

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This episode explores the audacious reign of Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria from 1358 to 1365, who forged the Privilegium Maius to elevate his territory's status. We delve into his founding of the University of Vienna, his rivalry with Emperor Charles IV, and his construction of St. Stephen's Cathedral's south tower. Rudolf's clever forgeries and architectural ambitions shaped Habsburg power for centuries. #RudolfIV #PrivilegiumMaius #Habsburg #UniversityOfVienna #StStephensCathedral #CharlesIV #GoldenBull #Forger #MedievalAustria #Duchy #Archduke #14thCentury #Vienna #Stephansdom #FexingoHistory #History #EuropeanHistory #AustrianHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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