Maximilian

American  

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

noun

1. 1832–67, archduke of Austria: emperor of Mexico 1864–67.

2. a male given name.

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Maximilian British  

/ ˌmæksɪˈmɪlɪən /

noun

1. 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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Maximilian

Four years after watching his brother die in his arms, Maximilian White believes new evidence could help him get answers.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Building the facilities needed to keep pace with demand was especially challenging, defence expert Maximilian Epp from the chamber of commerce told AFP.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

After the initial training, people were already good, sorting with at least about 90% accuracy, said Maximilian Riesenhuber, a professor of neuroscience at Georgetown University School of Medicine and co-author of the research.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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

The night air brought mosquitoes and unhealthy fogs, and everybody understood that newborn Maximilian must of course be kept safe from such threats.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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