
Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary (1830-1916)
1830 — 1916
Quick Facts
Profession
Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary (1830-1916)
Born
August 18, 1830
Died
1916 (age ~86)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
monarch, politician
1830
Born in Schönbrunn Palace (1830-08-18)
1848
PositionApostolic King of Hungary (1848–1916)
1848
PositionEmperor of Austria (1848–1916)
1848
PositionKing of Bohemia (1848–1916)
1849
AwardKnight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William
1849
AwardGrand cross of the Order of Albert the Bear
About
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.
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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 we
The name Joseph means "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is of English origin.
Joseph Joseph I of Austria was born on August 18, 1830.
Joseph Joseph I of Austria died in 1916, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.
The name Joseph is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Joseph
Joseph — August 18, 1830
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
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Actions
1904
AwardRoyal Victorian Chain
1916
Died in Schönbrunn Palace