Franz Josef

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1. As a result of the troubles of 1848, the Austrian Emperor was forced to abdicate. What was the name of this Emperor? Leopold III Franz I Ferdinand Franz II

2. The former emperor continued to reside in the Austrian Empire after his abdication. In which centre did he reside with his brother as a frequent, almost perpetual, guest? Budapest Vienna Kracow Prague

3. Franz Josef succeeded to the throne as a result of this abdication. What was his relationship to the Emperor who abdicated? Son Nephew Grandson Brother

4. Franz Josef's mother was a strong willed woman who, in 1848, was described as "the only man in the Hofburg". She pursuaded her husband to forgoe the throne in favour of their son. What was her maiden name? Marie Louise of Parma Sophie of Bavaria Caroline of Naples Henriette of Nassau

5. What statesman who acted as a mentor to the young Franz Josef, was forced to resign and go into exile at the time of Franz Josef's succession? Karl von Schwarzenberg Count Eduard Taafe Count Wenceslaus Kaunitz Clemens von Metternich

6. Emperor Napoleon III assisted the forces of Italian unification at the expense of the Austrian Empire. In 1859, both he and Franz Josef were present at a major battle between the French and Austrian forces. Name this battle. Answer: (nine letters)

7. Who was Franz Josef's father-in-law? Duke Max in Bavaria King Ludwig I of Bavaria Duke Max of Bavaria King Leopold I of Belgium

8. Who did Franz Josef marry? Princess Elisabeth of Modena Elisabeth Wittelsbach Princess Elisabeth of Hohenzollern Helene Wittelsbach

9. What was the relationship between Franz Josef and his future bride prior to their marriage? First cousins There was no relationship Second cousins In-laws

10. Which of the following was not a brother of Franz Josef? Maximilian Karl Ludwig Otto Ludwig Victor

11. Which of Franz Josef's brothers was probably a homosexual? Karl Ludwig Otto Maximilian Ludwig Victor

12. Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, Francis Josef's younger brother, was rumoured to be the son of someone other than Franz Karl. Who was it? Archduke Karl Archduke Albrecht Ludwig II Napoleon II (also known as the Duke of Reichstadt)

13. The only occasion when Franz Josef travelled outside continental Europe was to attend the opening of the Suez Canal. True False

14. Most courts had an alternate residence for the summer periods. Where did Franz Josef go to get away from the capital? Bad Rappenau Bad Homburg Baden Bad Ischl

15. Franz Josef's first-born child, a daughter, died at the age of two. What was her name? Sophie Maria Henriette Gisela Elisabeth

16. Franz Josef's only son Rudolf was involved in a murder-suicide with his mistress at Mayerling in 1889. What was the name of his mistress? Lola Montez Marie Vetsera Maria Anna of Savoy Mizzi Caspar

17. The Golden Jubilee of Franz Josef was marred by the assassination of his wife by an anarchist Luigi Lucheni om 1898. Where did this assassination take place? Geneva Budapest Corfu Vienna

18. Franz Josef had a long standing (30 year) relationship with an actress. The nature of this relationship, platonic or otherwise, remains clouded in mystery. Who was this actress? Lola Montez Katharina Schratt Lillie Langtree Marie Wallersee Larisch

19. When Franz Josef died in 1916, who became Emperor? His brother His great nephew His grandson His nephew

20. The "Ausgleich" or Compromise of 1867 changed the Austrian Empire into the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary. As a result of this compromise, Franz Josef was crowned as King of Hungary. Where did this coronation take place? Pressburg Pest Buda Bratislava

21. During the period of time that Franz Ferdinand was heir apparent, a rival court had been established at his home, the Belvedere. Who was the former owner of this palace? Crown Prince Rudolf Empress Maria Theresa Prince Eugene of Savoy Prince Karl von Schwarzenberg

22. Where did Franz Josef die? Schönbrunn Laxenburg Hofburg Bad Ischl

23. How many grandchildren did Franz Josef have? fifteen eight five twelve

24. The Hungarians presented Franz Josef and Elisabeth with Godollo. What was it? A small private lake A country manor just outside Budapest A castle and hunting lodge in central Hungary A champion hunting stallion

25. Franz Josef, in an attempt to avoid a major European confrontation negotiated the Three Emperors' League and the Triple Alliance. Which monarch, although a member of the League, was not also a member of the Alliance? William I of Prussia Victor Emmanuel II of Italy Napoleon III of France Alexander III of Russia