Austrian Empire

The Austrian Empire was a multinational great power from 1804 to 1867 in Central Europe, formed out of proclamation of the realms of the .
==History==
===Attempt on Emperor Franz I===
On 18 February 1853, Emperor Franz Joseph I was walking alongside his aide in the streets of Vienna. However, within the public crowds, Hungarian tailor János Libényi attacked the emperor with a kitchen knife and slashed Franz's neck.Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy – Chapter 7 Before he can do more harm, János' friends, butcher Joseph Ettenreich and soldier "Jack Straw," restrained him as he became numb. Although the emperor survived, the aide arrested János and thanked Ettenreich and Straw for their aid. Within the week, János was hanged for his attempted regicide.Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy – Chapter 8 Unknown to most, János was influenced to take action by a mysterious figure called the "Magus," who actually wanted the tailor to test out one of his inventions.Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy – Chapter 19
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy
==References==
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