Habsburg
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A German-Austrian royal dynasty that ruled over [Austria-Hungary] until WW1.The Habsburg back in the day ruled over the Holy Roman Empire,Spain,Some States in Italy and also shortly ruled Mexico.They also controlled the The Netherlands,Belgium,Luxembourg,and part or maybe all of [Alsace] Lorraine during the early modern period.They were considered to be among the most powerful dynasties in Europe since they were known for marrying off their family members to other European monarchs.The Habsburg rule over Austria,Hungary,Bohemia(Modern Day Czech Republic)Croatia,and their other dominions ended during WW1 where the Treaty of [Versaille] spit the country forming new European countries.Though the Habsburg lost their rule over Austria the House of Habsburg are still around today.(Note this for Educational purposes)
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One of the principal dynasties of central Europe from medieval to modern times.
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