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Definition of: Rudolf
(r′dolf; Du. rü′dolf, Ger. r′dōlf, Sw. r′dôlf)
A masculine personal name. Also Ru′dolph. [<Gmc., wolf of fame]
—Rudolf I,
1218–91, Holy Roman Emperor 1273–91; founded the Hapsburg dynasty.
—Rudolf II,
1552–1612, Holy Roman Emperor 1576–1612; persecuted Protestants.
—Rudolf of Hapsburg,
1858–89, crown prince of Austria; son of Francis Joseph; committed suicide.
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