Franz Joseph I of Austria_
Schönbrunn Palace
"Born — Died "
Born
Schönbrunn Palace
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Schönbrunn Palace
Nationality
Languages
German
Spouse
Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1854-1898)
Children
4 children: Archduchess Gisela of Austria, Archduchess Marie Valerie of Austria, Archduchess Sophie Friederike of Austria, Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria
Parents
Archduke Franz Karl of Austria, Princess Sophie of Bavaria
Residences
Buda Castle, Hofburg Palace
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (יוֹסֵף)
Popularity
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Zodiac
Year of the Tiger, sign of Leo
AWARDS (20)
B
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
WON
B
Grand Commander of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern
WON
B
Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold
WON
B
Grand Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph
WON
Biography
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.
Connections (11)
Sibling of
Archduke Karl Ludwig of Austria
Sibling of
Maximilian I of Mexico
Sibling of
Archduke Ludwig Viktor of Austria
Sibling of
Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria
Spouse of
Empress Elisabeth of Austria
Child of
Archduke Franz Karl of Austria
Child of
Princess Sophie of Bavaria
Parent of
Archduchess Marie Valerie of Austria
Parent of
Archduchess Gisela of Austria
Parent of
Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria
Parent of
Archduchess Sophie Friederike of Austria
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Franz Joseph I of Austria?
Franz Joseph I of Austria was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
Where was Franz Joseph I of Austria born?
Franz Joseph I of Austria was born in Schönbrunn Palace.
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