#emporer maximillian

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why are you against benito juarez

Overthrew and executed Maximillian the 1st the rightful Emporer of Mexico.

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Miramare Castle

Miramare Castle is located on the Gulf of Trieste in Italy. The castle was built from 1856-60 by the Austrian Archduke Ferdinand Maximillian and his wife, Charlotte of Belgium. They later became Emperor Maximilian I and Empress Carlota of Mexico in 1864 and took up residence in Mexico City. Although Napoleon III encouraged Maximilian to take the Mexican throne, three years later, Napoleon III urged him to abdicate, but he wouldn’t. Sadly, Maximilian was taken prisoner in 1867 and executed by a firing squad at the age of 34. The grief-stricken Charlotte spent the rest of her days mourning her husband in seclusion. The white castle is a mix of Gothic, medieval, and Renaissance architecture. The castle has more than 20 rooms, including the throne room and the archduke’s bedroom, designed and furnished like a ship’s cabin. The ground floor houses the private apartments, while the first floor was used for events and receptions. The castle sits on 54 acres with lakes, Italian and English gardens, sculptures, rare trees, and plants. Many of the trees were brought to the estate from outside Europe. The exterior buildings include stables, greenhouses, the Chapel of San Canciano, and a small Gartenhaus, which is a small castle, aka a castelletto. Miramare Castle has multiple exhibitions and is open to the public. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy.