= Franz Joseph I = '''Franz Joseph I''' was emperor of [[Austria/Monarchs#Austrian_Empire|Austria]] and king of [[Hungary/Monarchs#Lands_of_the_Crown_of_Saint_Stephen|Hungary]]. <> ---- == History == Franz Joseph was the eldest son of '''Franz Karl''', the younger brother of [[Austria/FerdinandI|Ferdinand I]]. TODO: learn some history! In 1848, Ferdinand abdicated in favor of Franz Joseph. TODO: learn some history! ---- == Policies == Despite an invitation to the [[Germany/OttoVonBismarck|scramble for Africa]], Austria under Franz Joseph did not seek to establish colonies. Furthermore, following the [[WorldHistory/SpanishAmericanWar|Spanish-American War]], Austria had an opportunity to purchase [[WorldHistory/WesternSahara|Rio de Oro]]. The [[Hungary/Democratization#Austria-Hungary|Hungarian Parliament]] vetoed the purchase. ---- CategoryRicottone CategoryTodoLearnHistory