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.
Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria from 1848-1916 (died 1916)
On August 18, in the year 1830, Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria from 1848-1916 (died 1916). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 18, one of 398 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Franz Joseph I. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on August 18, 1830 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 29 July 2026.
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