EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 8 MIN
Austria's Last Empress: Zita of Bourbon-Parma's Fight for the Throne
from The History of Austria: Empire, Collapse, and Reinvention — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
After Emperor Karl's failed attempts to end World War I and restore peace, his wife Empress Zita became the symbol of Habsburg resistance and the fight to reclaim the throne. This episode explores Zita's political influence, her role during the 1921 putsch attempts in Hungary, and her long exile. We discuss her controversial canonization cause, her meeting with Pope Benedict XV, and her final years. Discover how this devout mother of eight became a rallying figure for monarchists and a target for republicans. Names like Otto von Habsburg, Miklós Horthy, and Ignaz Seipel appear. A story of loyalty, loss, and legacy that goes beyond the usual Habsburg narrative. #EmpressZita #Habsburgs #AustriaHistory #KarlI #OttoVonHabsburg #Hungary #MiklosHorthy #BenedictXV #Canonization #WorldWarI #Exile #Monarchy #20thCentury #CatholicChurch #Madeira #Switzerland #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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