Maximilian

[ mak-suh-mil-yuhn ]

noun

1. 1832–67, archduke of Austria: emperor of Mexico 1864–67.
2. a male given name.

Maximilian

/ ˌmæksɪˈmɪlɪən /

noun

1. Maximilian18321867MAustrianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler full name Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph. 1832–67, archduke of Austria and emperor of Mexico (1864–67). After the French had partially conquered Mexico, he was offered the throne but was defeated and shot by the Mexicans under Juárez

Example Sentences

Maximilian Lamarque, died at Paris; a distinguished French officer, and defender of liberal principles.

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Madame was once generous enough to return to the prince his palace in the Maximilian Strasse, together with all it contained.

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The fate of the Emperor Maximilian was now in the hands of Juarez.

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A series of diets between 1495 and 1499 produced only mutual recriminations, and then Maximilian met with a serious rebuff.

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Maximilian found time to make earnest but unavailing efforts to mediate between his cousin, Philip II.

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