The Ausgleich of 1867
What was the Ausgleich of 1867?
The Ausgleich of 1867 or the Compromise of 1867 was one of the most important events that has ever occurred in Austria. It established the dual monarch of Austria-Hungary. It partially re-established the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Hungary separate from the Austrian Empire. After the the Compromise was established, the lands of the House of Hasburg was re-organized as a "real union". Austria and Hungary had separate parliaments and prime ministers but only one king or emperor. Unity was maintained through a single head of a state, as both the King of Hungary and the Emperor of Austria.
Why was the Ausgleich of 1867 Created?
The Ausgleich of 1867 was created because Hungary desired for equal power as the Austrian Empire. Their power had weakened after it's defeat in the Seven Weeks' War. The Austrian Emperor, Francis Joseph agreed to this compromise and Hungary would be a self governing government while Hungary agreed for Austria and Hungary to be a big empire for purposes of war and foreign affairs.
When, Where, and Who made the Compromise?
The Compromise of 1867 was made in Austria on February 8th, 1867 and it was made by Franz Joseph the First, Deák, and Andrássy.
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National Anthem
The national anthem of Austria is called "Land de Berge, Land am Strome", otherwise known as in English,"Land of the Mountains, Land by the River." The lyrics are by Paula Von Preradovic and was adopted in 1946. The music was by Johann Holzer. below, you will find a copy of the lyrics.
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Land of mountains, land of streams,
Land of fields, land of spires,
Land of hammers, with a rich future,
You are the home of great sons,
A nation blessed by its sense of beauty,
Highly praised Austria.
(repeat)
Strongly fought for, fiercely contested,
You are in the centre of the Continent
Like a strong heart,
You have borne since the earliest days
The burden of a high mission,
Much tried Austria.
(repeat)
Watch us striding free and believing,
With courage, into new eras,
Working cheerfully and full of hope,
In fraternal chorus let us take in unity
The oath of allegiance to you, our country,
Our much beloved Austria.
(repeat)