Episode 2 of 2

Accession of Ferdinand I

When: 2 March 1835
Where: Vienna
Part of: Ferdinand I becomes Emperor of Austria on the death of Francis I

Ferdinand I succeeded his father Francis I as Emperor of Austria on 2 March 1835.

Ferdinand I became Emperor of Austria upon the death of his father, Francis I, on 2 March 1835. He also held the title of King of Hungary. His reign began immediately following his father's passing.

Sources

Ferdinand I of Austria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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