Franz Joseph I of Austria — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 18 August 1830 · Died: 21 November 1916 · Age at death: 86
How old was Franz Joseph I of Austria when he died?
Franz Joseph I of Austria died aged 86. He was born on 18 August 1830 and died on 21 November 1916.
Long-reigning Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary
Did you know?His long rule was marked by tragedy, including the assassination of his wife, Empress Elisabeth, and the suicide of his only son.
Quick facts
Date of birth18 August 1830
Date of death21 November 1916
Age at death86
Cause of deathPneumonia
NationalityAustrian
BirthplaceVienna, Austria
Occupationpolitician, monarch
Editor's Take:
Franz Joseph took the throne in revolution at 18 and held it through almost seven decades of change. He was dutiful, hard-working and deeply conservative. He tried to hold together a vast empire of many nations through tradition and compromise. His family life was marked by tragedy. His brother was executed in Mexico, his son died at Mayerling and his wife was assassinated. His decision for war in 1914 helped destroy the empire he served.
Key Milestones
1848: Becomes Emperor at 18
1854: Marries Elisabeth of Bavaria
1867: Agrees the compromise creating Austria-Hungary
1914: Declares war on Serbia
Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I (German: Franz Joseph Karl; Hungarian: Ferenc József Károly; 18 August 1830 – 21 November 1916) was Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, and the ruler of the other states of the Habsburg monarchy from 2 December 1848 until his death in 1916.
Franz Joseph I of Austria's birthday is August 18. He was born on August 18, 1830 in Vienna, Austria.
How old was Franz Joseph I of Austria when he died?
Franz Joseph I of Austria died on November 21, 1916, aged 86.
Who shares a birthday with Franz Joseph I of Austria?
Famous people who share Franz Joseph I of Austria's August 18 birthday include Roman Polanski, Robert Redford, Edward Norton, Patrick Swayze and Luc Montagnier.
