For generations of Habsburgs, Laxenburg with its palace and park, lying to the south of Vienna, was their favourite...

Laxenburg

1740–1916

From 1883 to 1900 Katharina Schratt was a member of the ensemble at the Vienna Court Theatre, where she achieved great...
Katharina Schratt

* 11. Sep 1853, † 17. Apr 1940

A native of Vienna, Karl von Hasenauer was a pupil of the architects August Sicard von Sicardsburg (1813–1868) and...
Karl von Hasenauer

* 20. Jul 1833, † 04. Jan 1894

In 1765 Maria Josepha of Bavaria, a granddaughter of Joseph I, married Joseph II, who became emperor and co-regent with...
Josepha of Bavaria

* 1739, † 1767

As author, journalist, jurist and counsellor of state, Sonnenfels was an important representative of the Enlightenment...
Joseph von Sonnenfels

* 1733, † 25. Apr 1817

José Bonifácio was born in Santos in São Paulo and studied geology in Coimbra (Portugal). After completing his studies...
José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva

* 13. Jun 1763, † 06. Apr 1838

Johann Strauss II followed in his father’s footsteps as a conductor and composer. He raised the dance music of the...
Johann Strauss II

* 25. Oct 1825, † 03. Jun 1899

Archduke Johann Salvator was one of the Habsburgs’ enfants terribles : his lifestyle and liberal views brought him into...
Johann Salvator
Archduke of Austria

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