!!!Ferdinandeische Hausordnung

Ferdinandeische Hausordnung (Ferdinandian Division of Patrimonial 
Lands; and Vienna Testament): on February 25, 1554  Ferdinand I, 
together with his three sons, issued a proclamation on the division of 
his patrimonial lands.  Maximilian II was to inherit the 
Archduchy of Austria both below and above the River Enns, Bohemia and 
Hungary, in addition to the title of Emperor and the highest position; 
 Ferdinand II was to inherit Tirol and the fore-lands, and  
Karl II Styria, Carinthia, Carniola, Gorizia and Istria. Each was 
also permitted to carry the coats of arms, banners and title of all 
territories.


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