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Quote by Franz Joseph I of Austria

“The midwife of history is violence.”

Quote by Franz Joseph I of Austria

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Franz Joseph I of Austria

Franz Joseph I of Austria, born on August 18, 1830 in Hungary, was the last Emperor of Austria, who passed away on November 21, 1916. He was the ruler of the Habsburg Monarchy during its decline and his reign was marked by numerous wars and political changes. more

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