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The '''Habsburg''' (commonly anglicised to "Hapsburg") 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).

The '''Habsburg''' (commonly anglicised to "Hapsburg") 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 [[Emperor]]s 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==

==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.

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.

Schoenbrunn (Schönbrun) Palace.

Schoenbrunn (Schönbrun) Palace.

[[Category:European History]]

[[Category:European History]]