The Habsburgs did not formally abandon all hope of returning to power until Otto von Habsburg, the eldest son of Charles I, on 31 May 1961 renounced all claims to the throne. In the interwar period, …

Nov 21, 2025 · As dukes, archdukes, and emperors, the Habsburgs ruled Austria from 1282 until 1918. They also controlled Hungary and Bohemia (1526–1918) and ruled Spain and the Spanish empire for …

Dec 11, 2023 · Habsburg rule had finally come to an end. The Habsburgs went from a relatively unknown group of nobles to becoming the most influential and powerful dynasty Europe had ever …

Sep 9, 2025 · The Habsburgs grew more by marriage than by the sword. They stood where politics and faith collided, held the imperial center for centuries, and then receded—yet their echoes remain.

For decades, the Habsburgs teetered on decline. Friedrich “the Handsome” briefly contended for the throne but left little mark. His brother Albrecht II “the Wise” revived the family, gaining Carinthia and …

The Austrian Habsburgs (after 1556) held the title of Holy Roman Emperor, as well as the Habsburg Hereditary Lands and the Kingdoms of Bohemia and Hungary, while the Spanish Habsburgs ruled …

The Habsburgs were one of Europe’s most influential ruling dynasties. For over 600 years, they shaped the history of Austria as emperors, kings and archdukes – including as rulers of the Holy Roman …

Jan 23, 2025 · From its roots in the medieval Holy Roman Empire to its downfall at the end of World War I, the Habsburgs left an indelible mark on European culture, politics, and society. This study notes …

Habsburgs All the members of the Habsburg dynasty. Read biographical notes and explore the historical context.

The Habsburgs grew to European prominence as a result of the dynastic policy pursued by Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. Maximilian married Mary of Burgundy, thus bringing the Burgundian …