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 Austria-Hungary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Though Hungary's leaders showed on the whole less willingness than their German Austrian counterparts to share power with their subject minorities, they granted (it is argued) a large measure of autonomy to the kingdom of Croatia in 1868, parallelling to some extent their own accommodation within the Empire the previous year.
A pro-monarchist revival in Hungary after the communist revolution and the Romanian intervention of 1919 led to the country's formal reversion to a kingdom (March 1920), but with the throne vacant.
In the absence of a king, Hungary fell under the control of a regency, headed by the naval hero Miklós Horthy.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Austro-Hungary   (3223 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Austro-Hungarian Monarchy
In Hungary the population is composed of: Magyars, 9,180,000; Rumanians, 2,867,000; Germans, 2,138,000; Slovaks, 2,055,000; Croats, 1,734,000; Serbs, 1,079,000; Ruthenians, 443,000.
Hungary was represented by the Bishop of Pécs, Scitvosky.
Maximilian's position in the part of Hungary controlled by them was a difficult one, because rebels concealed their political schemes under the cloak of a struggle for relgious freedom.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/02121b.htm   (16978 words)

  
 HWC06
In Hungary, by contrast, the dictatorship of the proletariat was exercised by communists and social-democrats jointly.
Horthy governs Hungary with the title of Regent because for the reaction Hungary continues to be a kingdom.
That was their first mistake, because, by virtue of the character of the social democratic-communist alliance, Hungary's soviet government turned out to be a hybrid government, a mixed government, a compound government.
www.marxists.org /archive/mariateg/works/1924-hwc/hwc07.htm   (5169 words)

  
 Treaty of Peace between the Allied and Associated Powers and Hungary, Protocol and Declaration [1921] ATS 8
Hungary hereby accepts all the consequences of the establishment of the French Protectorate in Morocco, which had been recognized by the Government of the former Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, and she renounces so far as she is concerned the regime of the capitulations in Morocco.
Hungary agrees to take any measures that may be indicated to her by the Reparation Commission for obtaining a full title to the property in all ships which have, during the war, been transferred or are in process of transfer to neutral flags without the consent of the Allied and Associated Governments.
Hungary agrees, so far as she is concerned, to the termination of the regime of neutrality of the Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg, and accepts in advance all international arrangements which may be concluded by the Allied and Associated Powers relating to the Grand-Duchy.
www.austlii.edu.au /au/other/dfat/treaties/1921/8.html   (13998 words)

  
 WW I Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography
Hungary would gain a parliament and have certain rights similar to home rule.
As agreed in 1867, the Habsburgs would be Emperors of Austria and Kings of Hungary.
This compromise was agreed to by Franz Josef and others in the German aristocracy in hopes of preserving their power.
www.merica.com /encyclopedia/WW_I   (7985 words)

  
 Molnar's in Argentina - Austro-Hungary
I'm the great-granddaughter of Joseph (or Josef) Molnar from Hungary.
From what I've been told, he lived in a small german town in the Austro-Hungarian empire.
genforum.genealogy.com /molnar/messages/41.html   (84 words)

  
 Austro-Hungary
Louis II Jagellon, King of Bohemia and Hungary, dies fighting the Turks at battle of Mohacs.
Habsburg reconquest of Hungary begins under Charles of Lorraine and Eugene of Savoy.
His brother-in-law, Archduke Ferdinand of Austria, is elected King of Bohemia and Hungary, marking the start of Habsburg domination in Central Europe.
dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/parade/abj76/PG/pieces/rise_and_fall_of_the_austro.shtml   (713 words)

  
 Austro-Hungarian Monarchy -> The Nature of Austria-Hungary on Encyclopedia.com 2002
The reorganization of Austria and Hungary was made possible by the Ausgleich [compromise] of 1867, a constitutional compromise between Hungarian aspirations for independence and Emperor Francis Joseph 's desire for a strong, centralized empire as a source of power after Austria's defeat in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866.
Transleithania [Lat.,=the land on the other side of the Leitha River] included Hungary, Transylvania, Croatia, and part of the Dalmatian coast; it was to be ruled by the Hapsburg monarchs in their capacity as kings of Hungary.
Paramilitary violence in Hungary after the first world war.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/section/AustroHu_TheNatureofAustria-Hungary.asp   (666 words)

  
 Sandafayre Stamp Auctions Stamp Atlas Austro-Hungarian Empire
Hungary was linked to Austria and the Holy Roman Empire as a subject state from the mid- 16th century.
The independence of Hungary had been guaranteed by Austria in 1790, but when it was not implemented, there was a popular uprising in 1848.
Stamps for the 'Dual Monarchy' were issued in 1867 and for Hungary as a separate area in 1868.
www.sandafayre.com /atlas/ahempir.htm   (760 words)

  
 Austro-Hungarian Empire - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Austro-Hungarian Empire
The Dual Monarchy established by the Habsburg Franz Joseph in 1867 between his empire of Austria and his kingdom of Hungary (including territory that became Czechoslovakia as well as parts of Poland, the Ukraine, Romania, Yugoslavia, and Italy).
It collapsed in the autumn of 1918 with the end of World War I. Only two king-emperors ruled: Franz Joseph and Karl.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Austro-Hungarian%20Empire   (167 words)

  
 THE SINKING OF VIRIBUS UNITIS
AustroHungary attempted one such operation in June 1918, and it ended in disaster — the sinking of SMS Szent István.
The main characteristic of the World War One in the Adriatic was the fact that the main opposing forces, AustroHungary and Italy, almost constantly kept their fleets in naval bases, avoiding larger military operations.
After that, Austro — Hungarian leadership was even more determined to keep their fleet in bases, and, thereby, prevent further losses.
www.geocities.com /pentagon/bunker/5294/viribus.html   (2410 words)

  
 Austro-Hungary
Ellis Island and US Census records should be examined for immigrants from Austro Hungary and Romania.
Comment: This Austro Hungarian family has many representatives in America – most going by the name Repp.
This area ruled by Austrian nobility, was settled and developed in the mid 1700s by Germanic people.
www.reeb.org /austro_hungary.htm   (597 words)

  
 Austria and Hungary
In addition to those maps shown, we usually have several other maps in stock of the Austro- Hungary Empire.
Laurie and Whittle, 1797, Kingdom of Hungary, Principality of Transylvania, Sclavonia, Croatia,.....
A detailed, attractive map of the Austrian empire (includes Hungary) showing the country boundaries of the time, that are included in the Empire.
www.heritageantiquemaps.com /Europe/austria.htm   (759 words)

  
 Hungary / Traditions
HUNGARY BETWEEN WILSON AND LENIN : THE HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION OF 1918-1919 AND THE BIG THREE - ed.
HUNGARY AND THE ELIMITS OF HABSBURG AUTHORITY - by Steven W. Sowards
THE TRAGIC FATE OF HUNGARY - Yves de Daruvar, Paris:Nemzetor e.V.,1971.
www.balkanweb.com /hungaria/curiosity.htm   (713 words)

  
 Austro-Hungarian Military Mail 1914-1918
There will be found the disposition of the Austro- Hungarian Army from August 1914 to October 1918 taken solely from published orders of battle, in appendices according to formation and part of the army.
A chapter on engineer troops follows and to close I offer my views on the postal service of the army in the field, where the reader can add his or her own opinions and findings as much as he or she wishes.
www.kitzbuhel.demon.co.uk /austamps/dixnut/dn0fword.htm   (1158 words)

  
 The Avalon Project : Naturalization Convention Between the United States and Austria-Hungary; September, 20 1870
ARTICLE I. Citizens of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy who have resided in the United States of America uninterruptedly at least five years, and during such residence have become naturalized citizens of the United States, shall be held by the Government of Austria and Hungary to be American citizens, and shall be treated as such.
Reciprocally, citizens of the United States of America who have resided in the territories of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, uninterruptedly at least five years, and during such residence have become naturalized citizens of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, shall be held by the United States to be citizens of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, and shall be treated as such.
Concluded September 20, 1870; ratification advised by the Senate March 1, 1871; ratified by the President March 24,1871; ratifications exchanged July 14, 1871; proclaimed August 1,1871.
www.yale.edu /lawweb/avalon/diplomacy/austria/aust06.htm   (508 words)

  
 Austro-Hungarian History
The ruler of Austro-Hungary was both the emperor of Austria and the King of Hungary.
The World War I combatant known as the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary, or Austro-Hungary, included the territories of Austria, Hungary, Transylvania, Polish Galicia, Croatia, Slavonia, Fiume, Bosnia, Herzogovina, Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, Bukowina and Dalmatia.
The monarch was a member of the Hapsburg family and the empire was the vestige of the once powerful Holy Roman Empire which ruled much of Europe for hundreds of years.
members.aol.com /jkjustin/aushis.html   (457 words)

  
 1944 D-Day : Game & Mod Forums - Mini-Mod
Imagine that austria and hungary groups up again(austro-hungary pact) and fights against the german reich.
Austria, which had had no chance against the german reich, groups up with hungary again and now the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy is back up.
After having counquered a vast amount of territory the Germans got scared and demanded that Hungary should stop their advance, which they did with a few miles of land as compensation in the southern part of Czeckoslovakia.
www.1944game.com /forum/printthread.php?t=131   (984 words)

  
 A-H Danube Flotilla
After having settled in Hungary, the Magyars, the 'Nassadists' ruled the river with their rowing boats.
The first shots of World War I were fired by units of the Danube Flotilla during the night of July 28 to 29, 1914, only a few hours after the Declaration of War had been transmitted.
Since the early days, the Danube was not only an important trade route but also served as a supply line during wars used by the military.
www.gwpda.org /naval/danube.htm   (2563 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Austro-Hungarian Monarchy (Austria And Hungary, History) - Encyclopedia
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AllRefer.com - Austro-Hungarian Monarchy (Austria And Hungary, History) - Encyclopedia
Austro-Hungarian Monarchy or Dual Monarchy, the Hapsburg empire from 1867 until its fall in 1918.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/AustroHu.html   (129 words)

  
 Rado
At the end of the War, his own country of Hungary suffered severely for being on the losing side in World War I.
None of this had a significant effect on the Russian Revolution but it did mean that Radó remained a prisoner in the midst of bitter conflict.
It was five years since he had been studying as a student in Budapest, but now he returned to his studies, this time at University of Szeged.
www.educ.fc.ul.pt /icm/icm2003/icm14/Rado.htm   (1857 words)

  
 Jan Piotrowski at Hudi Log
In Down Town of Budapest, capital of Hungary there is a memorial devoted to defenders of the Fortress Przemyśl.
Spend the night in a hotel at Lendi, Hungary (it was rather mean though the best in this little border town).
They crossed Polish-Slovakian border in Barwinek, Poland, Slovakian-Hungarian border in Midasnemeti, Hungary and went to Budapest.
www.strachocina.przemysl.opoka.org.pl /Hudi_Log   (1535 words)

  
 Felix G. Game, Specialist Austro-Hungarian Genealogy
This site provides informative genealogy related articles of interest to researchers tracing their roots in Austria or Hungary.
My trip to Hungary in 1994 to meet the "cousins".
All articles may be downloaded or printed for your personal use only and may not be published elsewhere without my permission.
www.felix-game.ca   (457 words)

  
 Radix links: Internet mailing lists
The Budapest (Hungary) based professional genealogy firm, Familytree started a new mailing list, named Hungarian Roots or hunroots in the Spring of 1998.
This internet mailing list deals with genealogy research concerning Transylvania, formerly in Hungary, since 1920 in Romania.
A very active list for family history researchers of ethnic German people (Danubeswabians) in former Hungary.
www.bogardi.com /cgi-bin/rdxlinks.pl?mailinglists   (475 words)

  
 Budapest-site
Hungary museums guide includes Hungary museums and landmarks, historical societies, Hungary art resources...
Travel to Hungary - Hungary was part of the polyglot...
In the territory of Hungary, the various peoples living before the Hungarian settlement (896) already had...
www.budapest-site.info /budapest/hungary-landmarks.html   (401 words)

  
 Austro Hungary Monarchy - MAPS
This pleasantly colored map of the Austro Hungary Monarchy shows prominant towns, rivers, regions, and mountains ranges.
William and Robert Chambers produced this map for their "Atlas of Modern and Ancient Geography" in 1888.
www.mapsandprints.com /details.cfm?type=maps&rid=1564023&CFID=2514578&CFTOKEN=47475118   (42 words)

  
 WHKMLA : History of the Austro-Prussian War, 1866
Yet Bismarck's foreign policy in 1879 succeeded in establishing an Austro-German alliance which was not only to last into World War I, but to a considerable part was responsible for it.
Austria for years pursued a policy intending revenge against Prussia - politician FRIEDRICH BEUST was appointed prime minister because of his hostile stand against Prussia; he signed the AUSGLEICH with Hungary in order to broaden his power base and focus on Prussia.
Napoleon III., involved in negotiations leading to the peace settlement, vetoed any extension of Prussia's NORTHERN GERMAN CONFEDERATION to the souh bank of the Main River - thus postponing German unification until after a Franco-German conflict, which was to come in 1870-1871.
www.zum.de /whkmla/military/19cen/austroprus.html   (700 words)

  
 Austria in 1914
Austria and Hungary shared the same currency but other state functions rested with the national governments.
Union between Austria and Hungary took place in 1867.
Overall, fifteen different languages were spoken in the Austro-Hungarian empire.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /FWWinAustria.htm   (334 words)

  
 OTHER MAPS & TOWNS SEARCH - Genealogy - http://maxpages.com/poland/Maps_and_Towns_Other
Complete atlas and index includes more than 35,000 place names for villages, settlements, towns, and cities in the former Kingdom of Hungary.
Form to order a map of Carpatho-Rusyn villages in Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine, Hungary and Romania.
The modern boundaries were established after the January 1954 merging of all districts of the Baranovichi region and 4 districts of the Pinsk region.
maxpages.com /poland/Maps_and_Towns_Other   (639 words)

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