The history of the Habsburgs is not just a timeline. It is a human drama where bloodlines and political strategy intersect, where crowns and territories passed from one hand to another.
On this page, you will find a visual family tree that allows you to grasp the rise and fall of the Habsburg dynasty — from its 11th-century origins to its collapse in the 20th century.
The Habsburg Family Tree Explained © Habsburg-Dynasty.com
Historical Context
The Habsburgs ruled Europe for nearly 650 years, beginning with Rudolf I’s election as King of the Romans in 1273 and ending with the empire’s dissolution in 1918.
If we trace their roots even further back, the dynasty reaches the “Hawk’s Castle” (Habsburg Castle) in 11th-ceA family tree is more than a record of blood ties. It was a political tool, a cause of wars, and a map of territorial expansion.
The Habsburg family tree is, in many ways, the circulatory system of European history — a silent battlefield drawn on parchment
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