The figure of Hanswurst, regarded as the creation of Josef Anton Stranitzky (1676–1726), was a major element in...
Hanswurst

* 10. Sep 1676, † 19. May 1726

The Heldenberg (Heroes’ Hill) is a monumental complex dating from the mid-nineteenth century which celebrates with...

Heldenberg

1848

The historical capital of Tyrol has always benefited from its location at the intersection of important routes of...

Innsbruck

1282–1792
Until the death of his mother, Maria I of Portugal (1734-1816), João VI was Prince Regent. In 1816, after her death,...
João VI
King of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves
1816–1826
Thanks to his lengthy training in Rome, the architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach became one of the most...
Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach

* 1656, † 1723
Archduke Johann Salvator was one of the Habsburgs’ enfants terribles : his lifestyle and liberal views brought him into...
Johann Salvator
Archduke of Austria
Johann Strauss II followed in his father’s footsteps as a conductor and composer. He raised the dance music of the...
Johann Strauss II

* 25. Oct 1825, † 03. Jun 1899
José Bonifácio was born in Santos in São Paulo and studied geology in Coimbra (Portugal). After completing his studies...
José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva

* 13. Jun 1763, † 06. Apr 1838
As author, journalist, jurist and counsellor of state, Sonnenfels was an important representative of the Enlightenment...
Joseph von Sonnenfels

* 1733, † 25. Apr 1817
In 1765 Maria Josepha of Bavaria, a granddaughter of Joseph I, married Joseph II, who became emperor and co-regent with...
Josepha of Bavaria

* 1739, † 1767

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