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Maximilian [ˌmæksɪˈmɪlɪən] n (Biographies / Maximilian (1832-1867) M, Austrian, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) full name Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph. 1832-67, archduke of Austria and emperor of Mexico (1864-67). After the French had partially conquered Mexico, he was offered the throne but was defeated and shot by the Mexicans under Juárez How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Besides, Maximilian Morrel, though hardly two and twenty, had great influence over his father. [*] Maximilian I, born in 1459, died 1519, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Then arrived, two by two, with a gravity which made a contrast in the midst of the frisky ecclesiastical escort of Charles de Bourbon, the eight and forty ambassadors of Maximilian of Austria, having at their head the reverend Father in God, Jehan, Abbot of Saint-Bertin, Chancellor of the Golden Fleece, and Jacques de Goy, Sieur Dauby, Grand Bailiff of Ghent. |
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