Franz Joseph I of Austria

Franz Joseph I or Francis Joseph I was Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, and the ruler of the other states of the Habsburg monarchy from 2 December 1848 until his death in 1916. In the early part of his reign, his realms and territories were referred to as the Austrian Empire, but were reconstituted as the dual monarchy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1867. From 1 May 1850 to 24 August 1866, he was also president of the German Confederation.

18 August 1830

Born on the same birth day (18 August): Alain Robbe-Grillet • Alexander Rodzyanko • Bill Merritt (cricketer) • Esteban Cambiasso • Felipe Calderón • Grant Williams (actor) • Jason Furman • Katherine Victor • Madelaine Petsch • Marvin Isley • Ricardo Villa • Richard Harmon • Stuart Dew • Tan Dun • Walther Funk

Born in the same month (August 1830): Lothar Meyer