Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor

also known as Francis I, Emperor of Austria (1768-1835)
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Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
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Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor

Summary

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor is a human[1]. His place of birth was Florence[2]. He was born on February 12, 1768[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on March 2, 1835[5]. He worked as a head of state[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Florence[2], Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor…
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor died in Vienna[4].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor was born on February 12, 1768[3].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor was born on February 14, 1768[8].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor died on March 2, 1835[5].
  • Burial took place at Imperial Crypt[9].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor's father was Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor[10].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor's mother was Maria Luisa of Spain[11].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor was married to Duchess Elisabeth of Württemberg[12].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor was married to Maria Theresa of Naples and Sicily[13].
  • Among Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor's spouses was Maria Ludovika of Austria-Este[14].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor was married to Caroline Augusta of Bavaria[15].
  • A child of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor was Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma[16].
  • A child of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor was Ferdinand I of Austria[17].
  • A child of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor was Maria Leopoldina of Austria[18].
  • A child of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduchess Maria Clementina, Princess of Salerno[19].
  • A child of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduke Joseph Franz of Austria[20].
  • A child of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduchess Marie Caroline Ferdinanda of Austria[21].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor held citizenship in Austrian Empire[22].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor worked as a head of state[6].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Holy Roman Emperor[23].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Emperor of Austria[24].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Apostolic King of Hungary[25].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of King of Bohemia[26].
  • Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Prince-Elector[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor was born in Florence[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 12, 1768[3] and February 14, 1768[8]. His father was Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor[10]. His mother was Maria Luisa of Spain[11].

Career and Affiliations

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor worked as a head of state[6]. Positions held include Holy Roman Emperor[23], a historical position[28], in Holy Roman Empire[29], founded in 0962[30]; Emperor of Austria[24], a noble title[31], in Austrian Empire[32]; Apostolic King of Hungary[25], a public office[33], in Kingdom of Hungary[34], founded in 1000[35]; King of Bohemia[26], a noble title[36], in Kingdom of Bohemia[37], founded in 1085[38]; and Prince-Elector[27], a historical position[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[40], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[41], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[42], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[43], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[44], and Order of St. Andrew[45].

Personal Life

Spouses include Duchess Elisabeth of Württemberg[12], an aristocrat[46], 1767–1790[47], of Germany[48]; Maria Theresa of Naples and Sicily[13], a singer[49], 1772–1807[50], of Austrian Empire[51]; Maria Ludovika of Austria-Este[14], a queen regnant[52], 1787–1816[53], of Austrian Empire[54], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[55]; and Caroline Augusta of Bavaria[15], an aristocrat[56], 1792–1873[57], of Kingdom of Bavaria[58], awarded the Golden Rose[59]. Children include Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma[16], a ruler[60], 1791–1847[61], of Habsburg monarchy[62], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[63]; Ferdinand I of Austria[17], a politician[64], 1793–1875[65], of Austrian Empire[66], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[67], specialised in politics[68]; Maria Leopoldina of Austria[18], a monarch[69], 1797–1826[70], of Archduchy of Austria[71], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[72]; Archduchess Maria Clementina, Princess of Salerno[19], an aristocrat[73], 1798–1881[74], of Austrian Empire[75]; Archduke Joseph Franz of Austria[20], an aristocrat[76], 1799–1807[77]; and Archduchess Marie Caroline Ferdinanda of Austria[21], an aristocrat[78], 1801–1832[79]. Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[80].

Death and Burial

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor died on March 2, 1835[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at Imperial Crypt[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor include Franzensburg[81], a castle[82], in Austria[83]; Budapest District IX[84], a district of Budapest[85], in Hungary[86], founded in 1792[87]; Františkovy Lázně[88], a municipality of the Czech Republic[89], in Czech Republic[90]; and Franzensfeste Fortress[91], a fortress[92], in Italy[93], founded in 1833[94].

Why It Matters

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 116 alternative names across languages and contexts.[95]

Entities named for him include Franzensburg[81], a castle[82], in Austria[83]; Budapest District IX[84], a district of Budapest[85], in Hungary[86], founded in 1792[87]; Františkovy Lázně[88], a municipality of the Czech Republic[89], in Czech Republic[90]; and Franzensfeste Fortress[91], a fortress[92], in Italy[93], founded in 1833[94].

FAQs

Where was Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor born?

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor's place of birth was Florence[2].

Where did Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor die?

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor passed away in Vienna[4].

Who were Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor's parents?

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor's father was Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor[10]. Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor's mother was Maria Luisa of Spain[11].

Who was Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor married to?

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor's spouses include Duchess Elisabeth of Württemberg[12], Maria Theresa of Naples and Sicily[13], Maria Ludovika of Austria-Este[14], and Caroline Augusta of Bavaria[15].

What did Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor do for work?

Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor worked as head of state[6].

What awards did Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[40], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[41], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[42], and Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[43].

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