full name Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph. 1832–67, archduke of Austria and emperor of Mexico (1864–67). After the French had partially conquered Mexico, he was offered the throne but was defeated and shot by the Mexicans under Juárez
Maximilian in American English1
(ˌmæksəˈmɪljən)
noun
a masculine name: dim. Max
Word origin
blend of the L names Maximus & Aemilianus
Maximilian in American English2
(ˌmæksəˈmɪljən)
1.
(born Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph) 1832-67; archduke of Austria: emperor of Mexico (1864-67); executed
2.
Maximilian I1459-1519; emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (1493-1519)
3.
Maximilian II1527-76; emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (1564-76)