Murdered Royals: Emperor Maximilian of Mexico
31st July 2020
The Austrian Prince Maximilian was born in 1832 as the son of Archduke Franz Karl of Austria and Princess Sophie of Bavaria. He grew up in safe surroundings in Austria and pursued a career in the Austrian Navy. Following his career, he became a close friend of Emperor Napoleon III of France.
Maximilian was encouraged by Napoleon III to become Emperor of Mexico following the French intervention…