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Sigismund, Archduke of Austria

1427–1496 · 15th century · Also known as Sigismund of Tyrol

Sigismund, Archduke of Austria, ruled Tyrol and Further Austria from 1446 to 1490. Silver from the mines at Schwaz made him rich, earning him the name 'rich in coin'. His quarrel with Nicholas of Cusa, bishop of Brixen, brought him excommunication, and in 1490 he handed his lands to his cousin Maximilian I.

Sigismund, Archduke of Austria
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Prince-Bishopric of Brixen

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