Johann Ferdinand Portia

Austrian count

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association with Leopold I

  • Leopold I
    In Leopold I: Early years.

    …among whom the cultured count Johann Ferdinand Portia was the leading personality. Made lord high steward by his pupil, Portia retained his influence with Leopold until his death in 1665. From an early age Leopold showed an inclination toward learning. He learned easily and became fluent in Latin, Italian, and…

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