In 1916 Austria was one half of the duel monarchy known as Austria-Hungary it Cisleithania and Transleithania. The ruler of Austria was an Emperor, not a King, Franz Josef, who was also King of Hungary. He was a widower since his wife the Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary was assassinated. read more
In 1916 Austria was one half of the duel monarchy known as Austria-Hungary it Cisleithania and Transleithania. The ruler of Austria was an Emperor, not a King, Franz Josef, who was also King of Hungary. read more
Franz Joseph I also Franz Josef I or Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph Karl; 18 August 1830 – 21 November 1916) was Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, and monarch of other states in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, from 2 December 1848 to his death. read more