Franz Joseph 1 Of Austria Collection

Emperor of Austria and Elisabeth Franz Joseph I, 1853 (print)
8914834 Emperor of Austria and Elisabeth Franz Joseph I, 1853 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I)

Emperor of Austria Bust Franz Joseph I, 1898 (photo reproduction)
8915090 Emperor of Austria Bust Franz Joseph I, 1898 (photo reproduction) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Bust Franz Joseph I)

The Emperor and Empress of the German empire since 1871, 1890 (lithograph)
8915044 The Emperor and Empress of the German empire since 1871, 1890 (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Emperor of Austria and William II Franz Joseph I, 1914 (lithograph)
8915185 Emperor of Austria and William II Franz Joseph I, 1914 (lithograph) by Wurbel, Franz (1822-1900); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I)

Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph I, 1900 (photograph)
8915101 Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph I, 1900 (photograph) by Scolik, Charles (1854-1928); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria)

Emperor of Austria with family Franz Joseph I, 1871 (photograph)
8914925 Emperor of Austria with family Franz Joseph I, 1871 (photograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I)

Emperor of Austria with family Franz Joseph I, 1871 (print)
8914919 Emperor of Austria with family Franz Joseph I, 1871 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I)

Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph I, 1863 (print)
8914880 Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph I, 1863 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria)

Emperor of Austria with family Franz Joseph I, 1873 (photograph)
8914937 Emperor of Austria with family Franz Joseph I, 1873 (photograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I)

Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph I, 1898 (print)
8915083 Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph I, 1898 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria)

Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph I, 1885 (print)
8915002 Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph I, 1885 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria)

Emperor of Austria and Elisabeth Franz Joseph I, 1879 (print)
8914975 Emperor of Austria and Elisabeth Franz Joseph I, 1879 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I)

Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph I, 1888 (print)
8915026 Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph I, 1888 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria)

Emperor of Austria and Elisabeth Franz Joseph I, 1888 (print)
8915019 Emperor of Austria and Elisabeth Franz Joseph I, 1888 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I)

Emperor of Austria with family Franz Joseph I, 1888 (photograph)
8915014 Emperor of Austria with family Franz Joseph I, 1888 (photograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I)

Emperor of Austria and Elisabeth Franz Joseph I, 1873 (print)
8914935 Emperor of Austria and Elisabeth Franz Joseph I, 1873 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I)

Emperor of Austria with family Franz Joseph I, 1860 (lithograph)
8914863 Emperor of Austria with family Franz Joseph I, 1860 (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Franz Joseph I)

The Sadness of the Old Emperor, 19th century (engraving)
5944339 The Sadness of the Old Emperor, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sadness of the Old Emperor)

French illustration of Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I (Francis Joseph I); 1830 - 1916
5617164 French illustration of Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I (Francis Joseph I); 1830 - 1916. Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, from 1848 to his death, 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria
3521638 Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria; (add.info.: Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) President of the German Confederation. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Vienna world's fair, 1873
1574241 Vienna world's fair, 1873; (add.info.: Print for the Vienna world's fair shows head and shoulders portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, in uniform)

Emeror Franz Joseph I of Austria (b/w photo)
8672235 Emeror Franz Joseph I of Austria (b/w photo) by Austrian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916)

Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub. 1915 (engraving)
3506198 Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub. 1915 (engraving); (add.info.: Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I, 1830- 1916)

Franz Joseph I of Austria and Napoleon III during the Armistice of Villafranca, 1859 (engraving)
ELD4836751 Franz Joseph I of Austria and Napoleon III during the Armistice of Villafranca, 1859 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian unification)

Emperor Franz Josef of Vienna, 1908 (print)
3793878 Emperor Franz Josef of Vienna, 1908 (print); (add.info.: Emperorr Franz Josef / Joseph I of Austria - commemoration card with a portrait and two views of Vienna)

Artist Kaiser Wilhelm II, Emperor Franz Joseph I
947681 Artist Kaiser Wilhelm II, Emperor Franz Joseph I by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

The Empress of Austria on the hunting ground, Elisabeth of Bavaria, was from 1837 to (1898)
7279378 The Empress of Austria on the hunting ground, Elisabeth of Bavaria, was from 1837 to (1898) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

ENCOUNTER OF VILLAFRANCA 1859. 1861 (lithograph)
7264726 ENCOUNTER OF VILLAFRANCA 1859. 1861 (lithograph) by Pedrinelli, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: RESOURCE Napoleon III)

The Meeting of the Emperors Napoleon III and Francis Joseph at Villafranca (engraving)
1098102 The Meeting of the Emperors Napoleon III and Francis Joseph at Villafranca (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

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Franz Joseph I of Austria, also known as the "Emperor of Austria," ruled for over 68 years from 1848 to 1916. He was a key figure in European politics during the 19th century and played a significant role in shaping the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Known for his conservative policies and strong centralization of power, Franz Joseph faced numerous challenges throughout his reign, including nationalist uprisings and conflicts with neighboring countries. Despite facing personal tragedies, such as the assassination of his wife Empress Elisabeth ("Sisi"), Franz Joseph remained dedicated to his duties as ruler. He oversaw major reforms within the empire, including modernizing its infrastructure and military forces. His long reign made him one of the longest-reigning monarchs in European history. However, Franz Joseph's rule was not without controversy. His handling of various crises led to criticism from both within and outside his empire. The outbreak of World War I ultimately proved to be too much for the aging emperor, leading to his death in 1916 at the age of 86. Today, Franz Joseph I is remembered as a complex figure who left a lasting impact on Austrian history. His legacy continues to be debated by historians and scholars alike, but there is no denying that he played a pivotal role in shaping Europe during a time of great change and upheaval.