Austro-Hungarian Empire

Definition

The Austro-Hungarian Empire was a dual monarchy in Central and Eastern Europe between 1867-1918. It was formed by a compromise between Austria and Hungary's monarchies.

Related terms

Franz Ferdinand: Heir to Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination sparked World War I.

Dual Monarchy: A system where two separate kingdoms are ruled by same monarch or under personal union.

World War I: A global conflict from 1914-1918 which led to dissolution of many empires including Austro-Hungarian.