Archduke Joseph Karl of Austria was a member of the Habsburg family, born on March 2, 1872. He was the son of Archduke Joseph and Princess Clotilde of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Joseph Karl is known for his role during the tumultuous period of World War I and the subsequent changes in Europe. He was a prominent figure in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which was a significant political entity at the time. After the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Joseph Karl became involved in various cultural and charitable activities. He was a supporter of the arts and worked to preserve the heritage of the Habsburg dynasty. His life reflects the challenges faced by royal families in adapting to the modern world after the end of monarchies in Europe.