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The Empress: Are the Habsburgs still royalty? Explored
Franz ruled from 1848 to 1916 as a member of the House of Habsburg. The Habsburg ... including the Holy Roman Empire (Frederick IV), the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Burgundy (Maximilian I), Spain ...
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The incredible Habsburg empress you’ve never heard of: who was Maria Theresa?
When did Maria Theresa come to power? Ascending the Habsburg throne in 1740, at 23 years old, Maria Theresa assumed rule at a perilous moment for her empire. The state’s coffers were empty and its ...