Son of last emperor of Austria-Hungary dies

OTTO VON HABSBURG, the oldest son of Austria-Hungary’s last emperor and the longtime head of one of Europe’s most influential families, has died.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2011 - 01:00

He was 98.

Habsburg died in his sleep at his home in Poecking in southern Germany, spokeswoman Eva Demmerle said.

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