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The '''Habsburg''' ruling family was a powerful ruling dynasty throughout [[Europe]], especially in [[Austria]] where it ruled from 1278 to 1918. This family served as Kings of [[Germany]] for several centuries (until 1806), as Holy Roman Emperors, and as Kings of [[Croatia]], [[Hungary]], [[Portugal]], [[Spain]] and [[Bohemia]]. They even installed the Emperor of [[Mexico]] from 1864 to 1867! (the Mexicans shot him)
The '''Habsburg''' ruling family was a powerful ruling dynasty throughout [[Europe]], especially in [[Austria]] where it ruled from 1278 to 1918. This family served as Holy Roman Emperors for several centuries (until 1806), and as Kings of [[Croatia]], [[Hungary]], [[Portugal]], [[Spain]], and [[Bohemia]]. They installed Maximillian as the Emperor of [[Mexico]] from 1864 to 1867 (the Mexicans shot him).
==Origins and Rise to Power in Austria==
The name "Habsburg" is derived from Habichtsburg Castle, over which the Habsburg line originally held control. This castle was sited in present-day [[Switzerland]]. The Habsburgs came to power in Austria after the [[Babenberg]] dynasty lost control over that duchy and [[King Ottokar]] of Bohemia, who then conquered it, died.
[[Category:European History]]
[[Category:European History]]