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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 strategists led by Maximilian Uleer focused mostly on European equities but also crunched the numbers for the S&P 500.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

“We recently closed our short-term preference for European companies because of fourth-quarter earnings,” says Maximilian Uleer, head of European equity at Deutsche Bank.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

“He was still Maximilian that first morning,” Josie corrected.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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