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  Hapsburg. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
Albert V of Austria, married to a daughter of Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund, succeeded him as king of Bohemia and Hungary and was chosen (1438) German king as Albert II.
Hapsburg power reached its zenith under Charles V. The reigns of Maximilian I and Charles V, while encompassing the height of Hapsburg power, also witnessed the emergence of the enduring struggles that eventually sapped Hapsburg strength.
the Hapsburg position was challenged in Germany by Prussia, in Italy by Sardinia, and in the Balkans by Russia.
www.bartleby.com /65/ha/Hapsburg.html   (1221 words)

  
 Hapsburg: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library
...solitude: Wittgenstein, malinowski and the hapsburg dilemma by Raul Pertierra...Solitude: Wittgenstein, Malinowski and the Hapsburg Dilemma.
As a Hapsburg, Maximilian was a member of one of Europes...gates of Vienna, the very heart of the Hapsburgs patrimonial lands.
HAPSBURG, OTTO VON 1912, Austrian archduke and former pretender to the Austro-Hungarian throne, son of Emperor Charles I and Empress...
www.questia.com /library/encyclopedia/101248164   (2493 words)

  
 Czechoslovakia - Hapsburg Rule - The Dual Monarchy
The defeat at Mohacs in 1526 meant that most of Hungary proper was taken by the Turks; until Hungary's reconquest by the Hapsburgs in the second half of the seventeenth century, Slovakia became the center of Hungarian political, cultural, and economic life.
The Hapsburg kings of Hungary were crowned in Bratislava, the present-day capital of Slovakia, and the Hungarian estates met there.
Moravia had accepted the hereditary right of the Austrian Hapsburgs to rule it and thus escaped the intense struggle between native estates and the Hapsburg monarchy that was to characterize Bohemian history.
www.porges.net /HapsburgRule.html   (675 words)

  
 Hapsburg Family Tree
Charles V was born when the Hapsburg royal family and the Spanish royal family intermarried, producing a new dynasty-- the Spanish Hapsburgs.
Philip I, of the Hapsburgs, and Joanna of Castile, from Spain, gave birth to Charles V, Ferdinand I, and three girls.
The original Hapsburgs were based in Germany, and Charles' brother Ferdinand continued the family control of that area after Charles' death.
www.lakesideschool.org /studentweb/worldhistory/globalcontactse/HapsburgFamilyTree.htm   (95 words)

  
 Gnostical Turpitude » Blog Archive » The Hapsburg Lip
Due to the large amount of politically motivated intermarriage between Hapsburgs, the dynasty was virtually unparalleled in the degree of its inbreeding (when pedigrees look this recursive, all is not well).
The plethora of portraits of Hapsburg family members has allowed us to follow the trait through the generations–in fact, Albert Chudley was able to use postage stamps in his analysis of the Hapsburg jaw pedigree*.
Not only did poor Charles have the most pronounced case of the Hapsburg jaw on record (his jaw was so deformed that he was unable to chew), he was also mentally retarded and impotent.
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 Von Hapsburg makes 2nd try at Dist. 7 House seat
Von Hapsburg said he decided to run again after state Rep. John Allen was redistricted out of District 7, which covers Carefree, Cave Creek and parts of Scottsdale, to District 11, which covers Paradise Valley and northeast Phoenix.
Von Hapsburg said he is "an advocate of education." He's the chairman of the Paradise Valley School District Citizen Curriculum and a member of United Parent Council.
Von Hapsburg said he supports publicly funded, privately owned charter schools because he's in favor of "school choice." He also believes in a standard educational test, but he is uncertain if the AIMS test is the best measure of student abilities.
www.azcentral.com /news/election/city1/articles/0807sr-vote07vonhapsburgZ8.html   (513 words)

  
 Reforms in Österreich:
When looking through the pages of Hapsburg history, it is easy to dismiss the enlightened reforms made by Joseph II and his mother, Maria Theresa, as simply a passing phase.
His policies rid the Hapsburg lands of serfdom, broke the power of the Catholic church, and strove to unite his divided, multi national empire under an equal system of laws.
Known simply as the Hapsburg lands, after the ruling house, the empire came to prominence during the late middle ages.
www.geocities.com /athens/troy/1344/austria.html   (2049 words)

  
 The Religion Report: 22 September  2004  - Hapsburg Emperor Karl's Beatification
He’s now in his 90s, he carried on certain ideals of the Hapsburgs in post World War II Europe, including the Pan-European movement, he was a representative in the European Council in Strasburg, he’s had a distinguished career.
And I see this as the court of the Vatican honouring the Hapsburg court, and the fact that the Hapsburg court is not only in exile but has a certain fictive quality, tells us something important about both courts, about both the Vatican and the Hapsburg court.
Plainly the Hapsburg court is in exile, it’s existed in Switzerland, that’s a fact.
www.abc.net.au /rn/talks/8.30/relrpt/stories/s1209316.htm   (2352 words)

  
 Istria on the Internet - History - Hapsburg Dynasty
HABSBURG, or HAPSBURG, the name of the famous family from which have sprung dukes (1282-1453) and archdukes (1453-1804) of Austria, kings of Hungary and Bohemia from 1526, and emperors of Austria (1804-1918).
The name Hapsburg has many variations: Hapsburgh, Habsburg, Habisburch etc. Since the family has been in existence for half a millenium such variations in spelling are expected (as language evolves and changes through time and geography).
NB: Maria Theresa of Austria, Hapsburg heiress and wife of emperor Francis I Stephen, reigned as Archduchess and Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia 1740 - 1780
www.istrianet.org /istria/genealogy/family/hapsburg/index.htm   (5686 words)

  
 Founding Of The House Of Hapsburg
He succeeded his father in Hapsburg and Alsace in 1239, and in 1273 was
Hapsburg, the historian narrates the steps whereby Rudolph advanced in his
Hapsburg; a second summons was received with silent contempt; on a third he
history-world.org /hapsburgs.htm   (6222 words)

  
 Hapsburg's Pics - Page 7 - SciForums.com
His dynasty ruled Luna for several milennia, and he is the ancestor of CGU Deputy-Leader, Eta Rycon.
Hapsburg is there a reason you are so into the historical military figures?
The major features of the skyline include the Reichstag building, and the tmassive (though unfinished) statue of Dictator Maximilian, currently being constructed; When completed, the statue will stand about 200 meters tall.
www.sciforums.com /showthread.php?p=1175750   (450 words)

  
 The Hapsburg Dynasty’s Harbingers of Death
The sight of the turnfalkens (ravens) and the White Lady brought terror into the minds of the royal Hapsburg family of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
According to legend, Gontran-de-Riche, the Count von Altenbourg, founder of the Hapsburg dynasty, was a 12th century nobleman whose estate was near the junction of Aar and the Rhine.
In gratitude for their saving his life, he built a watchtower for the birds' shelter, naming it Habichtsburg, Vulture Mountain, from which the name, Hapsburg, is derived.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/paranormal_realm/116507/1   (425 words)

  
 Hapsburg Lace Sampler, Hapsburg Lace Counted Embroidery, Canvas Work, Bookmark, Scissors Case, Spectacle Case, Sun ...
The lacy stitches are worked in rows, taking care not to cross the threads over open holes at the back of the canvas because the lacy effect would be lost.
Ribbons are inserted between some rows of the Hapsburg lace patterns to give a touch of colour.
Lacy Hapsburg lace stitches are worked leaving spaces between the patterns for ribbons to be inserted.
www.berlinembroidery.com /hapsburglace.htm   (1240 words)

  
 Legend
One such story is the Battle of Hapsburg, a small town in Fischler.
To be a Hapsburger means, depending on context, to either display staunch Objectionist sympathies, or to show extreme bravery.
To claim to have been at Hapsburg, is to lay claim to having been one of the twenty Objectionist defenders.
members.optushome.com.au /bletch/seventh/pages/legend/hapsburg.html   (360 words)

  
 Hapsburg Crystal — An Introduction
Hapsburg Crystal has been in existence for the last 10 years, working in collaboration with Bohemia Art which it recently acquired in 2004.
Ever aware of market and industry changes, Hapsburg Crystal has maintained the highest knowledge of the craft, market trends, and all aspects of crystal lighting.
In addition to our own range, we have also custom made many chandeliers which adorn hotels, restaurants and castles throughout Europe and the rest of the world.
www.hapsburgcrystal.ie   (119 words)

  
 Hapsburg - ENCYCLOPEDIA - The History Channel UK
, caused by the extinction of the Spanish Hapsburgs at the death (1700) of King Charles II, the family lost their claim to Spain.
1964); H. Kohn, The Hapsburg Empire: 1804-1918 (1961); A. May, The Passing of The Hapsburg Monarchy, 1914-1918 (2 vol., 1966) and The Hapsburg Monarchy, 1867-1914 (1951, repr.
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www.thehistorychannel.co.uk /site/search/search.php?word=Hapsburg   (1263 words)

  
 The Saint and the Hapsburg Necklace - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Saint and the Hapsburg Necklace is the title of a 1976 mystery novel featuring the character of Simon Templar, alias "The Saint".
The novel is written by Christopher Short, but per the custom at this time, the author credit on the cover goes to Leslie Charteris, who created the Saint in 1928, and who served in an editorial capacity.
Although the proper spelling of the name should be Habsburg, all editions of this book use the "Hapsburg" spelling.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Saint_and_the_Hapsburg_Necklace   (247 words)

  
 Hapsburg heirs claim Polish art treasure, brewery
The legal heirs to Prince Archduke Karol Olbracht Hapsburg, who died in 1951, hoped to recover two priceless 17th-century Flemish Gobelin tapestries as well as 64 paintings and copper engravings confiscated by Poland's communist rulers after World War II.
The heirs were also demanding 700 million zlotys (more than $175 million) compensation for the Hapsburg family's Zywiec brewery, which was nationalized by the communists.
Dominican priest Father Joachim Badeni, a Hapsburg heir who lives in Poland, had filed suit in the District Court in Bielsko-Biala on behalf of the other three claimants who make their home abroad.
www.chron.com /cgi-bin/auth/story.mpl/content/chronicle/ae/art/9798/haps.0-0.html   (322 words)

  
 Hapsburg — Infoplease.com
Otto von Hapsburg - Hapsburg, Otto von, 1912–, Austrian archduke and former pretender to the Austro-Hungarian...
Hapsburg: Hapsburg Ascendancy - Hapsburg Ascendancy The Hapsburg lands were reunited under Maximilian I at the end of the 15th...
Rudolf of Hapsburg - Rudolf of Hapsburg: see Rudolf I. Hapsburg: Bibliography - Bibliography See R. Kann, The Habsburg Empire (1957) and Multinational Empire (1950, repr.
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 Paradox Interactive Forums - EEP Hapsburg dynasty
Austria, Tyrol and Styria were separate territories ruled by different branches of the Hapsburg family, just like the Wittelsbach principalities of Bavaria, Palatinate and Holland.
Having them united is not only ahistorical and inconsistent (the Hapsburg and the Wittelsbach possessions should definitely be handled the same way, but also unbalancing, allowing for premature expansion.
- the Hapsburg inheritance of Bohemia and Hungary in 1438 after the extinction of the Luxemburg dynasty should be modelled in EEP.
www.europa-universalis.com /forum/showthread.php?t=75079   (5182 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Otto von Hapsburg (Austria And Hungary, History, Biography) - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Otto von Hapsburg, Austria And Hungary, History, Biographies
Otto von Hapsburg 1912–, Austrian archduke and former pretender to the Austro-Hungarian throne, son of Emperor Charles I and Empress Zita.
After World War II began, he went to the United States and made an unsuccessful attempt to form an Austrian legion to fight Germany.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/H/HapsburgO.html   (232 words)

  
 Hapsburg's Pics - Total War Center Forums
He's wearing the Black Diamond Armor, a powerful armor with dark energies that enhance one's abilities, especially that of a demon.
Hapsburg, you make me want to create something using paint.
The approaching ship is the GSS Maximilian, a 12.7K kilometer-long battlecarrier, the massive flagship of the entire CGU military.
www.twcenter.net /forums/showthread.php?t=53887&goto=lastpost   (1113 words)

  
 Calligraphy of the Imperial Courts
The rapid territorial expansion that followed was the foundation of the Spanish Empire and The Habsburgs' power in Spain, which began with Charles V. In just a few short years, Charles was able to bring together the world's most diverse empire since the Roman Empire.
Charles V was heir to the Hapsburg throne, and inherited titles to the Spanish throne as well as Germany.
Instead of instigating battles to disseminate their power and influence, the inexhaustible Habsburgs chose to use the union of marriage to tie their household to others.
www.thejerusalemfund.org /gallery/callig/hapsburg.html   (647 words)

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