Austrian Empire

Also known as Austria, Kaiserthum Österreich

Central European multinational Empire from 1804 to 1867

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The Austrian Empire was a large, multi-ethnic state in Central Europe that existed from 1804 to 1867, ruled by the Habsburg dynasty and encompassing people of many different nationalities and languages. It was an important European power during this period, though it eventually dissolved and was replaced by the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1867.

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Instance of: historical country
Demonym: Austrian
Religion: Catholic Church
Country: Austrian Empire
Continent: Europe
Capital: Vienna
Official language: German
Currency: thaler
Population: 21200000
Area: 698700
Head of state: Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
Form of government: absolute monarchy
Legislature: Austrian Imperial Council
Anthem: Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser
Shares border with: Papal States
Followed by: Kingdom of Italy
Follows: Republic of Venice

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Commons category: Austrian Empire
topic's main category: Category:Austrian Empire
inception: 1804-08-11
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 1867-06-08
category of associated people: Category:People from the Austrian Empire
language used: Yiddish
category for people born here: Q13335079
office held by head of state: Emperor of Austria
replaces: Archduchy of Austria
replaced by: Austria–Hungary
native label: Kaiserthum Österreich
official religion: Catholicism
category for people who died here: Q14539724
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
member of: German Confederation

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The Austrian Empire, officially known as the Empire of Austria, was a multinational European great power from 1804 to 1867, created by proclamation out of the realms of the Habsburgs. During its existence, it was the third most populous nation in Europe after the Russian Empire and the United Kingdom, while geographically, it was the third-largest empire in Europe after the Russian Empire and the First French Empire.

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