As discussed today, Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary is one of the longest reigning monarchs in European History. His presence in European politics from 1871 up to his death in 1916 runs through our time-line like "Blackpool" through a stick of rock.
Some useful links for further information:
First world war.com
http://www.firstworldwar.com/bio/franzjosef.htm
Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Joseph_I_of_Austria
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