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The House of Habsburg (/ ˈ h æ p s b ɜːr ɡ /, German: Haus Habsburg, pronounced [haʊ̯s ˈhaːpsˌbʊʁk] ⓘ), also known as the House of Austria, is one of the most prominent and important dynasties in European history.
Emperor Karl – childhood, education and family. The eldest son of Archduke Otto and Maria Josefa of Saxony, Karl was born at Schloss Persenbeug (Lower Austria) on 17 August 1887. During his childhood he was primarily influenced by his mother, who was very devout and lived a retiring life, in complete contrast to her husband Otto, who led a ...
After the assassination at Sarajevo, in which the heir apparent Franz Ferdinand was killed, Karl became first in line to the throne sooner than expected. Following the outbreak of the First World War Karl was seconded to Field Army Command, which was led by Archduke Friedrich and located in Teschen (Cieszyn) in Silesia.
Karl Habsburg (given names: Karl Thomas Robert Maria Franziskus Georg Bahnam; born 11 January 1961) is an Austrian politician and the head of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, the former royal house of the defunct Austro-Hungarian thrones.
Mar 26, 2024 · House of Habsburg, royal German family, one of the chief dynasties of Europe from the 15th to the 20th century. As dukes, archdukes, and emperors, the Habsburgs ruled Austria from 1282 until 1918. They also controlled Hungary and Bohemia (1526–1918) and ruled Spain and the Spanish empire for almost two centuries.
Jan 11, 2021 · Speech on the Future of Europe from Karl von Habsburg on his 60th birthday. A round birthday should not only be a reason for celebration, but also an opportunity for critical reflection. My father always seized his birthdays as opportunities for taking a critical look at politics, trying to put European day-to-day politics into a larger context.
Karl. Archduke of Austria / Teschen line (non-ruling member of the dynasty) Born 5 September 1771 in Florence. Died 30 April 1847 in Vienna. Victor of Aspern, 1809. Archduke Karl, a son of Leopold II, was originally destined for the Church. However, in his youth he developed military inclinations.
