Historical Events tagged with "political compromise"

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Politics & Government

Austro-Hungarian Compromise Forms Dual Monarchy

May 29th, 1867 157 years ago

The Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 resulted in the establishment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire as a dual monarchy. This arrangement modified the Habsburg monarchy, granting Hungary significant autonomy while maintaining a shared leadership with Austria. The Compromise was essential in reshaping the political landscape of Central Europe and addressed nationalistic tensions within the Habsburg territories, promoting a degree of stability amidst growing demands for self-determination among various ethnic groups.

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