Rudolph Johann Joseph Rainier, Archduke of Austria, Prince Royal of Hungary and Bohemia, Cardinal-Archbishop of Olomouc, was a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, and an Austrian clergyman and noble. He was consecrated as Archbishop of Olomouc (Olmütz) in 1819 and was created a cardinal that same year. Rudolph is known for his patronage of the arts, most notably as sponsor of Ludwig van Beethoven, who dedicated several of his works to him.
- Occupation
- composer, Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop
- Position held
- cardinal, Archbishop of Olomouc
- Citizenship
- Austrian Empire
- Born
- January 8, 1788, January 9, 1788
