Maximilian

American

[mak-suh-mil-yuhn] / ˌmæk səˈmɪl yən /

noun

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

Maximilian British

/ 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

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The project was founded by entrepreneurs Aron D'Souza and Maximilian Martin in 2023 and has attracted backing from prominent investors including billionaire Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

ESA Cheops project scientist Maximilian Günther says the discovery highlights how much scientists still do not understand about planetary origins.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

A team of Citi analysts led by Maximilian Layton said in a note Tuesday that silver is being driven by capital allocation, and it is “behaving like ‘gold squared’ or gold on steroids.’”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

Goals from Julian Brandt and Maximilian Beier lifted Borussia Dortmund to a nervy 2-0 home win over Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday and up to second in the Bundesliga table.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Mrs. Sterling wrapped her arms tighter around the bundle of soft blankets that surrounded baby Maximilian.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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