Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor

Holy Roman Emperor from 1765 to 1790, (1741-1790).
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Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor

Summary

Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor is a human[1]. He was born in Hietzing[2]. He was born on March 13, 1741[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on February 20, 1790[5]. He worked as a military leader[6] and monarch[7]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,735 views/month, #5,224 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor was born in Hietzing[2].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor was born in Vienna[9].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor was born on March 13, 1741[3].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor was born on 1741[10].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor died on February 20, 1790[5].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor died on 1790[11].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor is buried at Imperial Crypt[12].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor's father was Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor[13].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor's mother was Maria Theresa of Austria[14].
  • Among Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor's spouses was Princess Isabella of Parma[15].
  • Among Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor's spouses was Maria Josepha of Bavaria[16].
  • A child of Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria[17].
  • A child of Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduchess Marie Christine of Austria[18].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[19].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor worked as a military leader[6].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor's professions included monarch[7].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Holy Roman Emperor[20].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Prince-Elector[21].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of King of Bohemia[22].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Apostolic King of Hungary[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor is Catalogue des tableaux de la Galerie impériale et royale de Vienne[24].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor received the Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[26].
  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Hietzing[2], a district of Vienna[28], in Austria[29] and Vienna[9], a federal capital[30], in Austria[31], founded in -0100[32]. Recorded date of birth include March 13, 1741[3] and 1741[10]. Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor's father was Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor[13]. His mother was Maria Theresa of Austria[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military leader[6] and monarch[7]. Positions held include Holy Roman Emperor[20], a historical position[33], in Holy Roman Empire[34], founded in 0962[35]; Prince-Elector[21], a historical position[36]; King of Bohemia[22], a noble title[37], in Kingdom of Bohemia[38], founded in 1085[39]; and Apostolic King of Hungary[23], a public office[40], in Kingdom of Hungary[41], founded in 1000[42].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor is Catalogue des tableaux de la Galerie impériale et royale de Vienne[24]. Things named for him include Josephinism[43], a historical period[44], in Habsburg monarchy[45]; Josefov[46], a cadastral area in the Czech Republic[47], in Czech Republic[48]; Josefsplatz[49], a square[50], in Austria[51]; Josefov Fortress[52], a fortress[53], in Czech Republic[54], founded in 1780[55]; Josipdol[56], a municipality of Croatia[57], in Croatia[58]; Josephinum[59], a museum[60], in Austria[61]; Kaiser-Joseph-Straße[62], a street[63], in Germany[64]; and Josephina[65].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25], a grade of an order[66] and Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[26], a grade of an order[67].

Personal Life

Spouses include Princess Isabella of Parma[15], 1741–1763[68], of Spain[69], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[70] and Maria Josepha of Bavaria[16], a consort[71], 1739–1767[72], of Germany[73], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[74]. Children include Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria[17], an aristocrat[75], 1762–1770[76], of Germany[77], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[78] and Archduchess Marie Christine of Austria[18], an aristocrat[79], 1763–1763[80]. Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 20, 1790[5] and 1790[11]. Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor passed away in Vienna[4]. He is buried at Imperial Crypt[12].

Why It Matters

Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,735 views/month, #5,224 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 92 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

Works attributed to him include 1782 Edict of Tolerance[83], an edict[84], in Austria[85]. Entities named for him include Josephinism[43], a historical period[44], in Habsburg monarchy[45]; Josefov[46], a cadastral area in the Czech Republic[47], in Czech Republic[48]; Josefsplatz[49], a square[50], in Austria[51]; Josefov Fortress[52], a fortress[53], in Czech Republic[54], founded in 1780[55]; Josipdol[56], a municipality of Croatia[57], in Croatia[58]; and Josephinum[59], a museum[60], in Austria[61].

FAQs

Where was Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor born?

Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor's place of birth was Hietzing[2].

Where did Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor die?

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

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

Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor's father was Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor[13]. Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor's mother was Maria Theresa of Austria[14].

Who was Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor married to?

Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor's spouses include Princess Isabella of Parma[15] and Maria Josepha of Bavaria[16].

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

Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor worked as military leader[6] and monarch[7].

What awards did Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25] and Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[26].

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