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Emperor of Austria and Holy Roman EmperorPolitics1768–1835

Francis I of Austria

The last Holy Roman Emperor and first Emperor of Austria, Francis I founded the Austrian Empire in 1804. Allied with Metternich, he suppressed liberal movements and supported the post-Napoleonic conservative order.

Closest spectrum
Third Position
Closest ideology
Brazilian Integralism
Closest personality
Plínio Salgado
Portrait of Francis I of Austria
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Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Strong · Unitary
    Federal22%
    Unitary78%
  • Representation

    Very strong · Autocracy
    Democracy3%
    Autocracy97%
  • Power

    Very strong · Security
    Security90%
    Liberty10%
  • Immigration

    Leaning · Assimilation
    Assimilation58%
    Multiculturalism43%
  • Diplomacy

    Leaning · Militarist
    Militarist68%
    Pacifist32%
  • Intervention

    Very strong · Nationalist
    Non-interventionist9%
    Nationalist91%
  • Economy

    Balanced
    Public46%
    Private54%
  • Control

    Leaning · Planning
    Planning70%
    Free market31%
  • Trade

    Strong · Protectionism
    Protectionism79%
    Globalism21%
  • Religion

    Very strong · Religious
    Irreligious8%
    Religious92%
  • Morality

    Very strong · Traditionalist
    Progressive8%
    Traditionalist92%
  • Technology

    Leaning · Biology
    Technology37%
    Biology63%

What sets Francis I of Austria apart

Most unusual position

Representation

Francis I of Austria leans further toward autocracy than 100% of the 444 personalities in the catalog.

Personality median 57Francis I of Austria 3

Of all the axes, Representation is where Francis I of Austria stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Economy

On Economy, Francis I of Austria sits close to the catalog median.

Personality median 53Francis I of Austria 46

Here they share common ground with most personalities.