Dual Monarchy
Definition
The Dual Monarchy refers to the political arrangement that existed between Austria and Hungary from 1867 to 1918, where both nations were ruled by a single monarch but maintained separate parliaments and administrations.
Related terms
Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867: This was the agreement that established the Dual Monarchy. It gave Hungary more autonomy while still keeping it tied to Austria under a shared monarchy.
Franz Joseph I: He was the Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary during much of the period of the Dual Monarchy.
Nationalism: A political ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state. Nationalist movements in both Austria and Hungary played significant roles in shaping the Dual Monarchy.
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