Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria (Rudolf Franz Karl Josef; 21 August 1858 – 30 January 1889) was the only son and third child of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth of Austria. He was heir apparent to the imperial throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from birth. In 1889, he died in a suicide pact with his mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera at the Mayerling hunting lodge. The ensuing scandal made international headlines.
Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria
Heir to the Austrian throne
Notable For
Heir to the Austrian throne
Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria's Historical Timeline
Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria is born
Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria heir to the austrian throne, known for heir to the austrian throne, was born on 1858-08-21.
Archduke Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian crown, is found dead with his mistress Baroness Ma
Archduke Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian crown, is found dead with his mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera in Mayerling in an apparent suicide pact
Associated Historical Events
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Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria is born
Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria heir to the austrian throne, known for heir to the austrian throne, was born on 1858-08-21.
Archduke Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian crown, is found dead with his mistress Baroness Ma
Archduke Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian crown, is found dead with his mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera in Mayerling in an apparent suicide pact
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria born?
- Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria was born on 1858-08-21.
- What is Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria known for?
- Heir to the Austrian throne
- What historical events involved Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria?
- Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria is born, Archduke Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian crown, is found dead with his mistress Baroness Ma.
- When did Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria die?
- Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria died on 1889-01-01.