When was Franz Joseph I born?

Franz Joseph I was born on 18 August 1830 in Schönbrunn Palace.

What positions has Franz Joseph I held?

Positions held by Franz Joseph I include: Emperor of Austria (1848–1916); Apostolic King of Hungary (1848–1916); King of Bohemia (1848–1916); Head of the House of Habsburg; member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic.

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Franz Joseph I

Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary (1830-1916)

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Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I was Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, and the ruler of the other states of the Habsburg monarchy from 2 December 1848 until his death in 1916. In the early part of his reign, his realms and territories were referred to as the Austrian Empire, but in 1867 they were reconstituted as the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary. From 1 May 1850 to 24 August 1866, he was also president of the German Confederation.

Quick facts

Born: 18 August 1830 wd
Place of birth: Schönbrunn Palace wd
Died: 21 November 1916 wd
Place of death: Schönbrunn Palace wd
Citizenship: Austrian Empire, Cisleithania wd
Occupation: politician, monarch wd
Spouse: Empress Elisabeth of Austria wd

Positions held wd

Emperor of Austria (2 December 1848 – 21 November 1916)
Apostolic King of Hungary (2 December 1848 – 21 November 1916)
King of Bohemia (1848–1916)
Head of the House of Habsburg
member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic

Awards wd

Pour le Mérite
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa
Order of the Black Eagle
Order of St. Andrew
Order of St. George, 4th class
Royal Victorian Chain (1904)
Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William (1849)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary
Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold
Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)
Grand Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph
Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle
Grand Commander of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern
Order of Saint Hubert

Questions

When was Franz Joseph I born?: Franz Joseph I was born on 18 August 1830 in Schönbrunn Palace.
What positions has Franz Joseph I held?: Positions held by Franz Joseph I include: Emperor of Austria (1848–1916); Apostolic King of Hungary (1848–1916); King of Bohemia (1848–1916); Head of the House of Habsburg; member of the Sejm of the Polish People's Republic.

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