Archduke Luziwuzi

Archduke Ludwig-Viktor, better known as Luziwuzi, is a character on The Empress. He is portrayed by Felix Nölle.

Biography
Ludwig Viktor is an Archduke of Austria. He is the younger brother of Emperor Franz Joseph and Archduke Maximilian.

Throughout The Empress
During his brother Emperor Franz Joseph's meeting with Duchess Helene, he sat with his brother Archduke Maximilian, Baroness Francesca and Elisabeth. He pretended to give his doll a cup of tea, which annoyed his brother Maximilian.

When Esterházy and Sophie brought Elisabeth to a room filled with dresses and showed her the latest fashions, Luzi was seen hiding under one of the dresses.

Countess Sophie Esterházy and Ludwig accompanied Elisabeth on her trip to the city. Countess Esterházy reminded Elisabeth to not make eye contact, touch or engage in a one-to-one conversation with the people. Ludwig gave Elisabeth some advice on what she should say when nervous.

At a foundry, Elisabeth met the staff members, who were all wearing dirty, tattered clothing. She received a gift from the foreman. Ignoring instructions from Esterházy, Elisabeth walked inside the foundry and was disturbed by the horrible working conditions of the iron factory. She was followed by Esterházy and Ludwig who coughed from the fumes. The foreman and Esterházy urged Elisabeth to leave, but she continued working. She met a young girl, named Hedi, who worked in the foundry. She was wearing torn shoes, and explained that she did not have parents. Her brother was saving up to buy her a pair of shoes. Elisabeth gave her shoes to Hedi and wanted to continue walking barefoot, but Esterházy was adamant that an Empress cannnot touch the ground. She had Baron von Kempen carry Elisabeth outside, where an angry crowd had gathered. They thought Elisabeth was too pompous to walk barefoot. The situation went out of control when dirt was thrown at the Ludwig's face. The officers started getting violent, and the other visits were cancelled.

While Elisabeth packed her bags, she gifted a dress to Ludwig. He is later seen wearing this dress.

Personality
Ludwig is rather timid.

Physical appearance
Ludwig has red hair.

Appearances

 * Season One


 * One's Place in the World
 * The Arrival
 * The Wedding
 * The Hunt (mentioned)
 * The Shoes
 * The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent

Trivia

 * He is credited as Luziwuzi.