Maximilian

[ mak-suh-mil-yuh n ]
/ ˌmæk səˈmɪl yən /

noun

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

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Definition for maximilian (2 of 3)

Maximilian I

noun

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

Definition for maximilian (3 of 3)

Maximilian II

noun

1527–76, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1564–76.
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British Dictionary definitions for maximilian (1 of 2)

Maximilian
/ (ˌmæksɪˈmɪlɪən) /

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

British Dictionary definitions for maximilian (2 of 2)

Maximilian I

noun

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