Charles I of Austria

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Charles I of Austria born?August 17, 1887, at the Castle of Persenbeug
2. How big is Charles I of Austria?Father of eight children with Princess Zita
3. What is the accession?Succeeded to the throne on November 21, 1916
4. What is the exile location?Spent his final months on the island of Madeira, Portugal

House of Habsburg-Lorraine: A prominent royal house that ruled over the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary for centuries, playing a central role in European history and politics.
Federalism: A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units, which Charles attempted to implement to save his empire.
Pragmatic Sanction: A legal decree issued by Emperor Charles VI to ensure that the Habsburg hereditary lands could be inherited by a daughter, which was later nullified in Hungary.
Self-determination: The principle that a group of people with a shared culture or language should have the right to choose their own form of government and independence.