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Archduke
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archduke
a chief duke, esp (since 1453) a prince of the Austrian imperial dynasty
Archduke 

(Erzherzog), in Austria and later in Austria-Hungary, a title held by princes of the royal house of Hapsburg, officially conferred in 1453. It stems from a privilege extended to Austrian dukes in the 12th century, by which they were granted rights equal to those of electors, who were also called Erzkurfürsten.
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The slides demonstrated the beautiful scenery and architecture of the region, including the exquisite home of Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia.
Around the Wis by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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