Event · treaty

Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867

1867 · 19th century · Also known as Ausgleich, Compromise of 1867, 1867 Compromise

The Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, or Ausgleich, was the agreement between the Habsburg monarchy and Hungary that created the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary. Hungary received its own parliament and government, while foreign affairs, the army and joint finances were shared. It founded the Austro-Hungarian Empire and shaped its governance until 1918.

Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867
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Austro-Hungarian EmpireFoundation, GovernanceAustrian EmpireDecline

Mentioned in 5 state histories

Kingdom of Hungary (1526-1867)Grand Principality of TransylvaniaAustrian EmpireHungarian State (1849)Kingdom of Hungary (1867-1918)

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/austro-hungarian-compromise-of-1867
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