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Austrian Empire

Historical empire, Central Europe (1804-1867)

The Austrian Empire, officially known as the Empire of Austria, was a multinational European great power from 1804 to 1867, created by proclamation out of the realms of the Habsburgs. During its existence, it was the third most populous nation in Europe after the Russian Empire and the United Kingdom, while geographically, it was the third-largest empire in Europe after the Russian Empire and the First French Empire.

Facts
Capital
Vienna 1
Population
21,200,000 1
Area (sq km)
698,700 1
Independence or Founding Year
1804 1
Dissolution or End Year
1867 1
Classification
Sovereignty Status
Historical or Dissolved State 1
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1. Wikidata: Austrian Empire
  • Wikidata P2046 (area), preferred/latest rank
  • Wikidata P1082 (population), preferred/latest rank
  • Wikidata Q131964, class allow-list match (Q3024240 historical country)
Austrian Empire (Wikipedia)
Introduction
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The Austrian Empire, officially known as the Empire of Austria, was a multinational European great power from 1804 to 1867, created by proclamation out of the realms of the Habsburgs. During its existence, it was the third most populous nation in Europe after the Russian Empire and the United Kingdom, while geographically, it was the third-largest empire in Europe after the Russian Empire and the First French Empire.

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