It contrasts Franz Joseph's strict daily duties with the events and festivities that contributed to mythologizing the long-reigning monarch. "Festivities & Everyday Life" is the part of the exhibition organized at the Imperial Furniture Collection. Although huge sums were spent on runninng the court, Franz Joseph was proud of his frugal personal requirements. "Majesty & Modesty," shown at the Imperial Carriage Museum, focuses on how the emperor staged his image. "Man and Monarch," held in the historical Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, explores the personality of the ruler and the fundamental events in his life. With Bismarck as Chancellor, defeated Austria and France.The special exhibition "Franz Joseph 1830-1916 - Centenary of the Emperor's Death" explores different facets of the life and reign of the monarch who died 100 years ago on November 21, 1916. Nineteenth century Russian Czar who instituted many reforms, but was assassinated by Nihilists.įirst Kaiser of a United German Empire. Strategically provoked wars against Austria and France. Prussian statesman and mastermind of German Unification. AbbottĮmpress of Austria who was influential in 19th century society and known as a free spirit. Nations of Europe and the Great War by Charles Morris Austrian monarchy disolved two years later at the conclusion of WWI. Outbreak of World War I.ĭeath of Franz Joseph I from pneumonia in Schonnbrun Palace. Last use of such a veto.Īssissination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austrian throne. League designed by Otto von Bismarck.ĭeath of Crown Prince Rudolf in the Mayerling Incident.įranz Joseph issues veto against Cardinal Rampolla's election to the papacy. Unification of Germany under Prussia, Austria loses no territory as long as they stay out of German affairs.Įnters into League of Three Emperors with Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany and Tsar Alexander II of Russia (who was succeeded by Tsar Alexander III in 1881). Second Italian War of Independence, Austria defeated.īirth of daugher, Marie Valerie Mathilde Amalie. Marries Duchess Elisabeth of Bavaria, age sixteen.īirth of daugher, Sophie, who dies at age two.īirth of daugher, Gisela, who later marries Prince Leopold of Bavaria. Survives assassination attempt by Hungarian nationalists. Grants constitution, Italy declares war again.ĭeath of Prime Minister Schwartzenberg, king takes over as Prime Minister. Uncle abdicates Austrian throne, father formally renounces all claim to the throne, Franz Joseph becomes Emperor of Austria. Sent to Italian front, present at Battle of Santa Lucia. Key events during the life of Franz Joseph I:īorn in the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, the oldest son of Archduke Franz Karl (the younger son of Holy Roman Emperor Francis II), and his wife Princess Sophie of Bavaria.īirth of brother Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, later Emperor Maximilian of Mexico.īirth of brother Archduke Karl Ludwig (father of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria).īirth of sister Maria Anna, who died four years later.īegan career as Colonel in the Austrian Army.Īppointed Governor of Bohemia on April 6th, but never took up the post. He was also the last, as the Austrian monarchy was effectively dissolved Is widely recognized as one of the most progressive and effective Austrian The expansion of Prussia or the events that led to World War I, Franz Joseph I Gave him a solid background from which to rule. When he took the Austrian throne, his excellent training and personal values Good and pious ruler on that expectation. His mother, Princess Sophie of Bavaria, raised him to be a It was understoodįrom the time that he was born that he was expected to succeed his uncle as Franz Joseph I (Franz Joseph of Austria) 1830–1916įranz Joseph I of Austria came to power at a very young age.
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