Maximilian

[mak-suh-mil-yuh n]

noun

1832–67, archduke of Austria: emperor of Mexico 1864–67.

a male given name.

Maximilian I

noun

1459–1519, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1493–1519.

Maximilian II

noun

1527–76, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1564–76.

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Examples from the Web for maximilian

Names of wood engravers at the back of the original blocks of the Triumphs of Maximilian, 292.
A Treatise on Wood Engraving|John Jackson
For a month Maximilian and his generals remained prisoners in Quertaro, while their fate hung undecided in the hands of Juarez.
Mexico|Susan Hale
He was Maximilian, viewing from there the winning of his empire.
The Missourian|Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle
"We have another two thousand in the bank," said Maximilian Cour.
The Right of Way, Complete|Gilbert Parker

It does not appear that her father, the emperor Maximilian, made any objection to the match.
History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain|William H. Prescott

British Dictionary definitions for maximilian

Maximilian

noun

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

Maximilian I

noun

1459–1519, king of Germany (1486–1519) and Holy Roman Emperor (1493–1519)

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Word Origin and History for maximilian

Maximilian

masc. proper name, from Latin Maximus and Aemilianus, both proper names. According to Camden, Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III (1415-1493) coined the name and gave it to his son in hopes the boy would grow up to have the virtues of Fabius Maximus and Scipio Aemilianus.