The Habsburg monarchy was a union of crowns, with only partial shared laws and institutions other than the Habsburg court itself; the provinces were divided in three groups: the Archduchy proper, Inner …

Nov 21, 2025 · House of Habsburg, royal German family, one of the chief dynasties of Europe from the 15th to the 20th century. As dukes, archdukes, and emperors, the Habsburgs ruled Austria from …

Dec 11, 2023 · By the early 15th century, the Habsburg Dynasty had managed to place members of its family on many different thrones throughout the Holy Roman Empire. Some of the states held high …

Sep 9, 2025 · Explore the complete timeline of the Habsburg dynasty, from Rudolf I’s rise in 1273 to the empire’s fall in 1918. Maps, key battles, and rulers in one place.

Jan 7, 2026 · The Habsburg empire is the informal and unofficial term used by many people to refer to the central European monarchy that ruled over a collection of lands from the 13th century to 1918.

For over 600 years, they shaped the history of Austria as emperors, kings and archdukes – including as rulers of the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian Empire and later Austria-Hungary.

Members of the Habsburg family oversee the Austrian branch of the Order of the Golden Fleece, the Order of the Starry Cross and the Imperial and Royal Order of Saint George. The current head of the …

Jan 23, 2025 · Learn about the powerful rise and eventual fall of the Habsburg Dynasty. Uncover their legacy in European politics and history.

Jun 23, 2025 · Their empire fostered the Renaissance, Counter-Reformation, and Baroque splendor, while their dynastic strategies shaped modern diplomacy. Though dissolved in 1918, the Habsburg …

Sep 20, 2025 · A simple, picture-led guide to the Habsburg dynasty: how it rose, split into two lines, ruled Europe, and finally collapsed in 1918.