Francis Joseph I was the Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary from 1848 until his death in 1916. There are several synonyms for Francis Joseph I, including Franz Joseph I, Ferenc József I, and Franciszek Józef I. Franz Joseph I and Francis Joseph I are the most commonly used, especially in English-speaking countries. Ferenc József I and Franciszek Józef I, on the other hand, are more commonly used in Hungary and Poland, respectively. Regardless of the name used, Francis Joseph I is remembered for his lengthy reign and his role in shaping the history of Austria and Hungary.