The Archduchy of Austria was a major principality and later transformed into one of the most important states of the Holy Roman Empire and the nucleus of the Habsburg monarchy. Throughout the Renaissa
The Archduchy of Austria, within Habsburg lands in the 15th century
The Archduchy of Austria within Habsburg lands during the 16th century
Depiction of the archducal crown in a portrait of Frederick III
The use of archducal title in an illustrated cover for the 1512 copy of Privilegium maius, devised for the Emperor Maximilian I
The House of Habsburg, also known as the House of Austria, was one of the most powerful dynasties in the history of Western civilization. They were best known for ruling vast realms throughout Europe
Profile portrait of Leopold I highlighting his "Habsburg jaw", Deutsches Historisches Museum
"PLUS OULTRE", motto of Charles V in French, on a ceiling of the Palace of Charles V in Granada
The original arms of the Counts of Habsburg