Franz Crown Prince of Austria
Austrian archduke (1858-1889)
1858 — 1889
Quick Facts
Profession
Austrian archduke (1858-1889)
Born
August 21, 1858
Died
1889 (age ~31)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
naturalist, politician, military officer
CisleithaniaBorn in LaxenburgDied in Mayerling
1858
Born in Laxenburg (1858-08-21)
1880
AwardGrand Cordon of the Order of Leopold
1883
PositionMember of the House of Lords (Austria) (1883–1889)
1889
Died in Mayerling
About
Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria was the only son and third child of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth of Austria. He was heir apparent to the imperial throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from birth. In 1889, he died in a suicide pact with his mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera at the Mayerling hunting lodge. The ensuing scandal made international headlines.
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Who is Franz Crown Prince of Austria?+
Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria was the only son and third child of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth of Austria. He was heir apparent to the imperial throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from birth. In 1889, he died in a suicide pact with his mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera at the Mayerl
What does the name Franz mean?+
The name Franz means "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is of German origin.
When was Franz Crown Prince of Austria born?+
Franz Crown Prince of Austria was born on August 21, 1858.
When did Franz Crown Prince of Austria die?+
Franz Crown Prince of Austria died in 1889, at approximately 31 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.
The name Franz is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Franz — August 21, 1858
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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