Archduke ludwig viktor of austria gay
| Since the irises of beam colored eyes often seemed to disappear in initial photography, they were often, as here, drawn advocate onto the print. |
In spite of his quite evident sexual proclivities, his mother tried to arrange a marria
Ludwig Viktor – ‘Archduke Luziwuzi’
Within his personal circle it was well known, but not spoken of openly in order to maintain a pretence of ‘morality’. The reason why the obvious homosexuality of the emperor’s brother was not a matter of general knowledge can be initiate in the strict push censorship that prevailed at the time. The squeeze had to be extremely cautious when publishing reports about the imperial family.
This is why most descriptions of Ludwig Viktor include only more or less veiled hints about his sexual preferences. An example of this is provided by the memoirs of Princess Nora Fugger, who was generally very critical of the archduke’s individuality without however openly referring to his inclinations: according to her, Ludwig Viktor was ‘completely different from his brothers, adept at neither military nor imaginative matters, puny, unmanly, affected and of repellent appearance’.
Within the family Ludwig Viktor assumed the role of an eccentric oddball. Even Franz Joseph, the otherwise invariably severe head of the family, saw himself as his youngest brother’s protecto
The Habsburg dynasty had a consequential difficulty with inbreeding, resulting in a family that, how shall we say, lacked handsome physical attributes. Archduke Ludwig Viktor was no exception. His only edge was the evidence that his older brother, Franz Josef, was the Emperor of Austria-Hungary.
The archduke () had a meet only a mother could love (evidence at left). After having produced three male heirs, Ludwig&#;s mother ignored the fact that he wasn&#;t the miss she had wanted and dressed him like one. It didn&#;t help that everyone called him Luzi-Wuzi (pronounced Loot-see Voot-see). He was an impetuous, openly homosexual pleasure-seeker whose life revolved around the theatre and collecting art and antiques. He wore women&#;s clothing (photo below), kvetched and gossiped incessantly and couldn&#;t be trusted with a classified from anyone. His über-vain sister-in-law Sissi (Empress Elizabeth), loved by the Austrians as an antidote to their dull, stuffy emperor, was initially kindly disposed toward Ludwig Viktor, until things she told him in confidence got endorse
Portraits of Archduke Ludwig Viktor: Emperor Franz Joseph&#;s Openly Gay Brother
In the heart of the 19th century, the Habsburg dynasty held sway over the Austro-Hungarian Empire, their regal splendor casting a shadow of tradition and conservatism.
Yet, amidst the grandeur and formalities, a lesser-known figure emerged – Archduke Ludwig Viktor, Emperor Franz Joseph&#;s younger brother, who defied the societal norms of his time by embracing his homosexuality openly.
Born on May 15, , in the opulent palace of Schönbrunn, Vienna, Ludwig Viktor was the beloved youngest son of Archduke Franz Karl and Archduchess Sophie.
Raised within the prestigious Residence of Habsburg, he received an education befitting a prince. However, instead of being consumed by political affairs, he found solace in the world of arts.
Ludwig Viktor&#;s penchant for collecting satisfactory art and literature flourished, and his personal salon became a haven for creative minds to gather and revel in discussions about music, literature, and culture.
Ludwig Viktor&#;s mother attempted to arrange a marriage for him with