For how many years did Maximilian serve as the Austrian viceroy of Lombardy-Venetia?
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Answer
Maximilian served as the Austrian viceroy of Lombardy-Venetia for two years, from 1848 to 1849. He was appointed by Emperor Ferdinand I after the Revolutions of 1848, and was tasked with restoring order to the region. However, he was unable to do so, and was forced to resign in 1849.
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