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Archduke Friedrich (Friedrich of Austria)

Archduke Friedrich of Austria, born in 1866 and died in 1936, was a member of the Habsburg family, which ruled Austria-Hungary. He was the son of Archduke Karl Ludwig and a notable military leader during World War I. Known for his strategic insight, Friedrich commanded the Austro-Hungarian army's operations on the Eastern Front, where he faced significant challenges. After the war, as the Austro-Hungarian Empire dissolved, he lived in exile. His life reflects the complexities of royal duty during tumultuous times in European history.