MAXIMILIAN
\mˌaksɪmˈɪli͡ən], \mˌaksɪmˈɪliən], \m_ˌa_k_s_ɪ_m_ˈɪ_l_iə_n]\
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A gold coin of Bavaria, of the value of about 13s. 6d. sterling, or about three dollars and a quarter.
By Oddity Software
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A gold coin of Bavaria, of the value of about 13s. 6d. sterling, or about three dollars and a quarter.
By Noah Webster.
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(Ferdinand Max. Joseph) (1832-1867), Archduke of Austria, became prominent for his enlightened administration of the Lombardo-Venetian kingdom. In 1863 France called an assembly of notables in Mexico, which approved a monarchical form of government and offered the crown of Mexico to Maximilian. He became emperor in 1864, but his reign was disturbed by a powerful republican faction. He was able to maintain his position only by aid of French troops, which were withdrawn at the solicitation of the United States. Maximilian was soon afterward deposed and shot.
By John Franklin Jameson