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English > 1 sense of the expression Franz Josef I:
NOUNperson Franz Josef I, Francis Joseph, Franz Joseph, Francis Joseph Iemperor of Austria and king of Hungary
English > Franz Josef I: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaningemperor of Austria and king of Hungary; was defeated by Napoleon III at the battle of Magenta (1830-1916 ).
SynonymsFrancis Joseph, Franz Joseph, Francis Joseph I
Instance ofemperorThe male ruler of an empire