Franz Joseph I of Austria

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.

Occupation

politician, monarch

Position held

Emperor of Austria, Apostolic King of Hungary, King of Bohemia, Head of the House of Habsburg

Citizenship

Austrian Empire, Cisleithania

Born

August 18, 1830

Died

November 21, 1916