Ferdinand I of Austria
Emperor of Austria from 1835 to 1848
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| Title | Emperor of Austria |
| Reign | 2 March 1835 – 2 December 1848 |
| Coronation | 7 September 1838 |
| Predecessor | Francis II |
| Successor | Franz Joseph I |
| Spouse | Maria Anna of Savoy |
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| House | House of Habsburg-Lorraine |
| Father | Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor |
| Mother | Maria Theresa of Naples and Sicily |
| Birth Date | 19 April 1793 |
| Birth Place | Vienna, Archduchy of Austria, Holy Roman Empire |
| Death Date | 29 June 1875 (aged 82) |
| Death Place | Prague, Bohemia, Austro-Hungarian Empire |
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| Burial Place | Imperial Crypt, Vienna |
Ferdinand I (19 April 1793 – 29 June 1875) was Emperor of Austria from 1835 until his abdication in 1848. He was also King of Hungary, Croatia, and Bohemia (as Ferdinand V), as well as associated dominions of the Habsburg Monarchy. He was the eldest son of Francis II and Maria Theresa of Naples and Sicily.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Ferdinand was born in Vienna, the capital of the Archduchy of Austria, part of the Holy Roman Empire. He was born with significant health issues, including epilepsy, which affected his ability to rule effectively. Despite his health problems, he was educated and prepared for his future role as emperor.
Reign[edit | edit source]
Ferdinand ascended to the throne on 2 March 1835 following the death of his father, Francis II. His reign was marked by the influence of his advisors, particularly Klemens von Metternich, who played a significant role in the administration of the empire.
Coronation[edit | edit source]
Ferdinand was crowned Emperor of Austria on 7 September 1838 in the St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. His coronation as King of Hungary took place in Pressburg (now Bratislava) on 28 September 1830, and as King of Bohemia in Prague on 7 September 1836.
Revolutions of 1848[edit | edit source]
The Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire were a series of uprisings that challenged Ferdinand's rule. The revolutions were driven by demands for more political freedom and national autonomy. Ferdinand's inability to effectively manage the crisis led to his abdication on 2 December 1848 in favor of his nephew, Franz Joseph I.
Later Life[edit | edit source]
After his abdication, Ferdinand retired to Prague, where he lived a relatively quiet life until his death on 29 June 1875. He was buried in the Imperial Crypt in Vienna.
Marriage[edit | edit source]
Ferdinand married Maria Anna of Savoy on 27 February 1831. The marriage was childless, likely due to Ferdinand's health issues.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Ferdinand's reign is often viewed as a period of stagnation in the Austrian Empire, largely due to his health problems and the conservative policies of his advisors. However, his abdication paved the way for significant reforms under his successor, Franz Joseph I.
Ancestry[edit | edit source]
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