Historical Events tagged with "buda castle"

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Politics & Government

Franz Joseph Crowned King of Hungary

June 8th, 1867 157 years ago

Franz Joseph I was crowned King of Hungary in Buda Castle, symbolizing the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 which restored Hungary's status within the Habsburg Empire. The coronation took place in a grand ceremony on August 6, with dignitaries from across Europe in attendance. This event marked a significant moment of reconciliation between the Austrian and Hungarian realms, reflecting a new political balance.

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