Archduke Ferdinand I of Austria was born on April 19, 1793, and became the Emperor of Austria in 1835. He was a member of the Habsburg dynasty and ruled during a time of significant political change in Europe. His reign was marked by the rise of nationalist movements and the challenges of managing a multi-ethnic empire. Ferdinand I was known for his weak leadership and often relied on his advisors to govern. He abdicated the throne in 1848 amid the revolutions that swept across Europe, leading to the ascension of his cousin, Franz Joseph I. Ferdinand died on June 29, 1875.