1867 Austro-Hungarian Compromise

The 1867 Austro-Hungarian Compromise established the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary, balancing shared governance with internal autonomy. It created two separate political entities—Austria and Hungary—each with its own government and parliament, while uniting them under a single monarch, Emperor Franz Joseph. This arrangement aimed to address ethnic diversity and national tensions within the empire, offering Hungarians greater self-rule while maintaining overall unity. The compromise shaped the structure of Austria-Hungary until its dissolution after World War I.