Archduke Maximilian

 is a character on The Empress. He is portrayed by Johannes Nussbaum.

Biography
Maximilian is an Archduke of Austria. He is obsessed with outshining his older brother, Emperor Franz Joseph, and thinks he would be a better ruler.

Personality
Maximilian is rather rude and very public with his displays of affection. He insulted his Italian girlfriend in German while she was standing next to him.

Physical appearance
Maximilian has dark blonde hair and blue eyes.

Appearances

 * Season One


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

Quotes
"Love alone often isn't enough, Luzi"

- Maximilian talking to his brother Ludwig-Viktor about Franz and Elisabeth's relationship