Franz joseph

Franz Joseph in Field Marshal's uniform

Franz Joseph I of Austria 1855

News 75 mm rein figure Franz Joseph I - sculpt František Mojžita , paint Michal Křepelka

Franz Joseph by Kriehuber

Emperor Franz Joseph

Austrian stage actress Katherina Schratt was the confidante of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria for over 30 years. Their relationship, said to have been platonic, was encouraged by his wife Empress Elisabeth (Sisi). Katherina was called the "uncrowned Empress of Austria" and she died aged 86 in 1940.

Emperor Franz Joseph I with Empress Elisabeth and their children Crown Prince Rudolf and Archduchess Gisela, circa 1860. Private Collection. Artist Anonymous.

Portrait by unknown artist of Emperor Franz Joseph I (18 Aug 1830-21 Nov 1916) Austria in 1879. Husband of Empress Elisabeth “Sissi” (Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie) (24 Dec 1837-10 Sep 1898) Bavaria.

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