Maximilian I of Tyrol, also known as Maximilian I of Habsburg, was a Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 until his death in 1519. He was born in 1459 in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, and was the son of Emperor Frederick III. Maximilian inherited the duchy of Austria and the county of Tyrol from his father and became a powerful ruler in his own right.

Maximilian was a skilled politician and military strategist. He married Mary of Burgundy in 1477, which gave him control of Burgundy and the Netherlands. He also formed alliances with other European powers, such as Spain and England, to further his political interests. Maximilian was known for his military campaigns, including the war against Venice in 1508 and the campaign against the Ottoman Empire in 1514.

Maximilian was also a patron of the arts and sciences. He sponsored the work of Albrecht Dürer, the famous German painter and printmaker, and was a collector of art and books. He also commissioned the construction of several impressive buildings, including the Hofburg Palace in Vienna.

Maximilian's reign was marked by his efforts to strengthen the power of the Habsburg dynasty and the Holy Roman Empire. He was succeeded by his grandson, Charles V, who continued his legacy of expanding Habsburg power in Europe. Maximilian remains an important figure in Austrian and European history, and his legacy is still felt today.