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1889 in Austria

Explore 5 historical events and records for Austria in 1889.

Historical records for Austria in 1889

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April

Birth of Ludwig Wittgenstein

Wittgenstein, Ludwig · Vienna · Humanities / Philosophy

Birth of Ludwig Wittgenstein

Other events (month unknown)

Death of Franz Josef I

Franz Josef I · Mayerling · House / House of Habsburg

Death of Rudolf, Franz Josefs only son & successor commits suicide

Death of Rudolf

Rudolf · Mayerling · House / House of Habsburg

Death of Rudolf, Franz Josephs only son & heir commits suicide

Suicide

Franz Josef I · Mayerling · House / House of Habsburg

Franz Josefs only son & successor commits suicide. Death of Rudolf, Franz Josefs only son & successor commits suicide

Suicide

Rudolf · Mayerling · House / House of Habsburg

Franz Josefs only son & successor commits suicide. Death of Rudolf, Franz Josephs only son & heir commits suicide

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