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b. Hungary |
1867, Feb. 17 |
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The constitution of 1848 was restored in Hungary. FRANCIS JOSEPH was crowned king of Hungary at Budapest (June 8). | 1 |
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1868 |
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The Nationality Law recognized the rights of individuals to use their own language in church services and in elementary and intermediate schools. | 2 |
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May 27 |
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Hungarian-Croatian Compromise established the union of Hungary and Croatia as two states but gave precedence to Hungary on issues of joint interest, such as representation. Croatia gained the right to govern itself independently on domestic issues. | 3 |
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Sept |
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The king permitted the abolition of the military frontier province adjacent to the southern boundary of Hungary, which had served as a safety zone against the Ottomans. The frontier was incorporated into Croatia. | 4 |
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