Vienna (Vienne)

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-23

Identity

Capital of Austria-Hungary, destination for Prince Esterhazy and location of important horse races.

Diary References

1874

• April 23: Prince Esterhazy "part ces jours-ci pour Vienne, et il doit assister aux courses" (leaves these days for Vienna, and he must attend the races).

Context

• Imperial capital
• Major racing center
• Aristocratic social hub
• Esterhazy destination
• Spring racing season

Historical Context

• Habsburg imperial seat
• Center of European culture
• Famous Spanish Riding School
• Aristocratic gathering place

Research Notes

• Vienna racing calendar 1870s
• Aristocratic social season
• International racing circuit