Franz Joseph 1 Collection

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)

L empereur d Autriche Francois-Joseph et son fils Rodolphe en costume de chasseur styrien (engraving)
7194460 L empereur d Autriche Francois-Joseph et son fils Rodolphe en costume de chasseur styrien (engraving) by French School

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

The Wiener Riesenred (Vienna Giant Wheel) is one of the oldest Ferris wheels in the world
Austria, Vienna, The Wiener Riesenred or Giant Wheel is one of the oldest Ferris wheels in the world, erected in 1897 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Emperor Franz Joseph 1

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Hungary, Budapest, Hungarian State Opera House

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Franz Joseph I, also known as Franz Joseph the Great, was the Emperor of Austria from 1848 until his death in 1916. He ruled over a vast empire that included not only Austria but also Hungary, Bohemia, and various other territories. Franz Joseph was a staunch defender of conservatism and traditional values, which made him unpopular with many of his subjects who were seeking greater freedoms and rights. Despite his authoritarian rule, Franz Joseph is often remembered for his dedication to public service and his commitment to modernizing the Austrian Empire. Under his reign, significant advancements were made in infrastructure, education, and industry. He also played a key role in shaping European politics during a time of great upheaval and change. However, Franz Joseph's legacy is not without controversy. His handling of various crises within the empire led to growing discontent among different ethnic groups and ultimately contributed to its downfall following World War I.