Archduke Rudolf of Austria
Archduke Rudolf of Austria was born on August 21, 1858, and was the only son of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth of Austria. He was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne and was known for his interest in the arts and sciences. Rudolf's life was marked by personal struggles and political tensions within the empire.
Tragically, Rudolf died on January 30, 1889, in a mysterious incident at Mayerling, a hunting lodge near Vienna. His death, along with that of his mistress, led to various conspiracy theories and had significant implications for the Habsburg dynasty. Rudolf's legacy remains a topic of interest in Austrian history.