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86 years (deceased) . Schönbrunn Palace

Franz Joseph I of Austria_

Schönbrunn Palace

"Born — Died "

Born Schönbrunn Palace
Birthday
86
Lived
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Schönbrunn Palace
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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Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (August 18) with Kaitlin Olson
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Franz Joseph I of Austria was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
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Franz Joseph I of Austria was born in Schönbrunn Palace.
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