Portraits of Archduke Ludwig Viktor: Emperor Franz Joseph’s Openly Gay Brother
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 …
Interesting read with nice photos.
defied the societal norms of his time by embracing his homosexuality openly
More like embraced the monarchical norms of "rules for thee but not for me".
More like living his best life. Good for him for being able to. Some people are so suppressed they are never able to fully realize their true selves. Don't hate because one person is able to have something that others are not.
I honestly don't think he had an easy time.
Great post, thank you.
I want to know more about this scandalous bathhouse incident...
A source cited on german wikipedia claims that "Ludwig Victor tried to make contact with an attractive young man and got slapped". But don't take it as fact, it also says that many different versions of the story are being told.