Politicians from Austria

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Austrians Politicians of all time. This list of famous Austrians Politicians is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Austrians Politicians.

1. #1

   

   Adolf Hitler

   1889 - 1945

   HPI 94.99242 langs

   Adolf Hitler was a German politician who was the leader of the Nazi Party and dictator of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945. He initiated World...Read moreShow less

   Adolf Hitler was a German politician who was the leader of the Nazi Party and dictator of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945. He initiated World War II in Europe with the invasion of Poland in September 1939, and was a central figure of the Holocaust.

2. #2

   

   Franz Joseph I

   1830 - 1916

   HPI 90.6584 langs

   Franz Joseph I is most famous for his record-breaking 68-year reign as Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary from 1848 to 1916, during...Read moreShow less

   Franz Joseph I is most famous for his record-breaking 68-year reign as Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary from 1848 to 1916, during which he navigated numerous wars and political upheavals. A surprising lesser-known fact is that he survived multiple assassination attempts, including one in 1853 by Hungarian nationalist János Libényi, yet continued to rule with unwavering resolve. His lasting legacy lies in symbolizing the conservative old order of Europe, though his policies ultimately contributed to the decline and dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after World War I.

3. #3

   

   Maria Theresa

   1717 - 1780

   HPI 87.4491 langs

   Maria Theresa was born in 1717 and died in 1780. She was the only female ruler of the Habsburg dominions and the last of the House of...Read moreShow less

   Maria Theresa was born in 1717 and died in 1780. She was the only female ruler of the Habsburg dominions and the last of the House of Habsburg. She was the sovereign of Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bohemia, Transylvania, Mantua, Milan, Lodomeria and Galicia, the Austrian Netherlands and Parma. By marriage, she was Duchess of Lorraine, Grand Duchess of Tuscany and Holy Roman Empress.

4. #4

   

   Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor

   1527 - 1576

   HPI 83.1463 langs

   Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor is most famous for his efforts to reform the Holy Roman Empire.

5. #5

   

   Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor

   1459 - 1519

   HPI 82.7474 langs

   Maximilian I was Holy Roman Emperor from 1493 to 1519. He was a member of the House of Habsburg. Maximilian was most famous for being the...Read moreShow less

   Maximilian I was Holy Roman Emperor from 1493 to 1519. He was a member of the House of Habsburg. Maximilian was most famous for being the father of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.

6. #6

   

   Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor

   1741 - 1790

   HPI 82.1872 langs

   Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor is most famous for his reforms of the Habsburg Monarchy. He was the eldest son of Empress Maria Theresa and...Read moreShow less

   Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor is most famous for his reforms of the Habsburg Monarchy. He was the eldest son of Empress Maria Theresa and her husband, Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor. His reign was one of the longest and most successful in Habsburg history.

7. #7

   

   Maximilian I of Mexico

   1832 - 1867

   HPI 82.1459 langs

   Maximilian I was the Emperor of Mexico from 1864 to 1867. He was a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, and was also a nephew of...Read moreShow less

   Maximilian I was the Emperor of Mexico from 1864 to 1867. He was a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, and was also a nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte.

8. #8

   

   Charles I of Austria

   1887 - 1922

   HPI 81.7265 langs

   Charles I of Austria is most famous for being the last emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He was born on August 18, 1887, and he died...Read moreShow less

   Charles I of Austria is most famous for being the last emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He was born on August 18, 1887, and he died in 1922.

9. #9

   

   Ferdinand I of Austria

   1793 - 1875

   HPI 81.6263 langs

   Ferdinand I of Austria is most famous for being Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary and Bohemia.

10. #10

    

    Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor

    1685 - 1740

    HPI 81.1372 langs

    Charles VI was Holy Roman Emperor from 1711 to 1740. He is most famous for being the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the...Read moreShow less

    Charles VI was Holy Roman Emperor from 1711 to 1740. He is most famous for being the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Austrian Succession.