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Joseph II (German: Josef Benedikt Anton Michael Adam; English: Joseph Benedict Anthony Michael Adam; 13 March 1741 – 20 February 1790) was Holy Roman Emperor from 18 August 1765 and sole ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 29 November 1780 until his death.
- 18 August 1765 – 20 February 1790
- Maria Theresa
Mar 18, 2024 · Joseph II was the Holy Roman emperor (1765–90), at first coruler with his mother, Maria Theresa (1765–80), and then sole ruler (1780–90) of the Austrian Habsburg dominions. An “enlightened despot,” he sought to introduce administrative, legal, economic, and ecclesiastical reforms—with only measured.
Apr 2, 2014 · Joseph II was the Holy Roman emperor from 1765 to 1790, and the son of Maria Theresa. He issued many decrees that promoted equality and education, but also faced resistance from nobles, clergy and foreign powers.
Joseph II, (born March 13, 1741, Vienna—died Feb. 20, 1790, Vienna), Holy Roman emperor (1765–90). He succeeded his father, Francis I, and initially coruled with his mother, Maria Theresa (1765–80). After his mother’s death he tried to continue her work of reform.
Learn about the life and reign of Joseph II, the enlightened ruler who tried to reform the Catholic Church in Austria and Italy. Find out his achievements, failures, and controversies in military, political, and religious affairs.
May 9, 2018 · Joseph II (1741–1790) was the son and co-regent of Maria Theresa, and the sole ruler of Austria from 1780. He pursued a program of centralization, uniformity, and reform in religion, law, and serfdom, but faced resistance and opposition from local elites and the Roman Catholic Church.
Joseph II (German: Josef Benedikt Anton Michael Adam; English: Joseph Benedict Anthony Michael Adam; 13 March 1741 – 20 February 1790) was Holy Roman Emperor from 18 August 1765 and sole ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 29 November 1780 until his death. He was the eldest son of Empress Maria Theresa and her husband, Emperor Francis I, and ...
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