Armistice
Forced to surrender Lombardy at the Armistice of Villafranca
Role range: 1859-1859 – 1848-1916
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Franz Josef I Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Franz Josef I through 101 dated historical records for Austria.
Franz Josef I, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
101Distinct records
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1859–1914Years on this page
1859
1860
Constitution of Austria
Agrees to co-operate with the Diets in the crown lands & central Reichsrat
Role range: 1848-1916
1864
Rule of Holstein
In the Treaty of Vienna Denmark cedes Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg to Prussia and Austria
Role range: 1864-1864 – 1848-1916
Rule of Lauenburg
In the Treaty of Vienna Denmark cedes Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg to Prussia and Austria
Role range: 1864-1864 – 1848-1916
Rule of Schleswig
In the Treaty of Vienna Denmark cedes Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg to Prussia and Austria
Role range: 1864-1864 – 1848-1916
Treaty of Vienna
In the Treaty of Vienna Denmark cedes Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg to Prussia and Austria
Role range: 1864-1864 – 1848-1916
1867
Ausgleich
Beust gains a majority in the Reichsrat & carries through the Ausgleich
Role range: 1848-1916
Constitution of Austria
Hungary has independence in internal affairs but acts with Austria in foreign affairs. Beust gains a majority in the Reichsrat & carries through the Ausgleich. Austria & Hungary unite under the Habsburg crown with separate Parliaments. Austria & Hungary share foreign, defense & financial policy with separate Parliaments
Role range: 1848-1916
Legislation
Austria & Hungary share foreign, defense & financial policy with separate Parliaments
Role range: 1848-1916
Conference of London
Luxembourg becomes neutral & demilitarized under the protection of the European powers
Role range: 1848-1916
Coronation
Crowned King of Hungary as part of a Dual Monarchy
Role range: 1848-1916
Dual Monarchy
Crowned King of Hungary as part of a Dual Monarchy
Role range: 1848-1916
Execution
Franz Josefs bother Maximilian is executed in Mexico
Role range: 1848-1916
Succession
Crowned King of Hungary as part of a Dual Monarchy
Role range: 1848-1916
1873
Franchise
Reform of the Franchise in favour of Germans
Role range: 1848-1916
Legislation
Reform of the Franchise in favour of Germans
Role range: 1848-1916
Franchise
Reform of the Franchise in favour of Germans
Role range: 1848-1916
Reform of Electoral System
Reform of the Franchise in favour of Germans
Role range: 1848-1916
Alliance Agreement
An alliance of the Emperors of Germany, Russia & Austria
Role range: 1848-1916
Alliance Emperors of Germany, Russia and Austria
An alliance of the Emperors of Germany, Russia & Austria
Role range: 1848-1916
1879
Alliance is agreed between Germany and Austria
An Alliance is agreed between Germany & Austria
Role range: 1848-1916
1885
Battle of Pirot
Battle of Pirot, see-saw Battle swirling about the village of Pirot, two days later, Franz Joseph forces an armistice in the Serbian War
Role range: 1885-1885 – 1848-1916
Armistice
Battle of Pirot, see-saw Battle swirling about the village of Pirot, two days later, Franz Joseph forces an armistice in the Serbian War
Role range: 1885-1885 – 1848-1916
1889
Death of Franz Josef I
Death of Rudolf, Franz Josefs only son & successor commits suicide
Role range: 1848-1916
Suicide
Franz Josefs only son & successor commits suicide. Death of Rudolf, Franz Josefs only son & successor commits suicide
Role range: 1848-1916
1896
Constitution of Austria
Universal suffrage is introduced
Role range: 1848-1916
Reform of Electoral System
Universal suffrage is introduced
Role range: 1848-1916
Suffrage
Universal suffrage is introduced
Role range: 1848-1916
Universal Suffrage
Universal suffrage is introduced
Role range: 1848-1916
1903
Reform of Government
Russia & Austria jointly demand Turkey make reforms in the Balkans
Role range: 1848-1916
Rule of Balkans
Russia & Austria jointly demand Turkey make reforms in the Balkans
Role range: 1848-1916
1908
Capture of Austria
Austria alienates Russia by illegally annexing Bosnia-Herzegovina
Role range: 1848-1916
Rule of Bosnia
Austria alienates Russia by illegally annexing Bosnia-Herzegovina
Role range: 1848-1916
1914
Assassination of Ferdinand
Assassination of Frnz Ferdinand, Franz Josefs cousin & heir
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1848-1916
Declaration of War
A Council of Austro-Hungarian Minister's finally determine on action against Serbia
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1848-1916
Declaration of War
A Council of Austro-Hungarian Minister's approve of draft ultimatum to Serbia
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1848-1916
Declaration of War
The Austro-Hungarian Government send ultimatum to Serbia. Austria declares war on Serbia
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1848-1916
Ultimatum
Issues an Ultimatum to Serbia, mostly complied with
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1848-1916
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Serbia
Austria-Hungary severs diplomatic relations with Serbia. Austro-Hungarian Minister leaves Belgrade
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1848-1916
Mobilization
Austro-Hungarian Government order Partial Mobilization as against Serbia
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1848-1916
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.