Archduke Johann Fountain

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Location: Styria, Austria

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May 28, 2019

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Archduke Johann Baptist Josef Fabian Sebastian[1] of Austria (* 20 January 1782 in Florence; † 11 May[2] 1859 in Graz) was a member of the House of Habsburg, brother of Emperor Franz I, Austrian field marshal and German imperial regent during the revolutionary period of 1848/1849. In the Duchy of Styria he was a promoter and modernizer of industry, agriculture and railways as well as in the cultural and educational sectors for half a century.

(de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_von_%C3%96sterreich)

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September 17, 2017

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The fountain, built in 1878, affords an elevated view of the main square, while the four figures depict the main rivers of Styria (Mur, Enns, Drau, Sann).

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August 6, 2026

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The Erzherzog-Johann-Brunnen on Graz's Hauptplatz is one of the city's most significant monuments. It was erected in 1878 in honor of Archduke John of Austria, who was of great importance to Styria as a patron of science, agriculture, and culture. The imposing bronze statue shows the Archduke amidst an artfully designed fountain with allegories honoring his merits. Today, the fountain forms the centerpiece of the Hauptplatz and is a popular meeting point as well as a striking landmark of Graz's old town.

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