Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor

Holy Roman Emperor from 1790 to 1792
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Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor
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Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor

Summary

Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on May 5, 1747[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on March 1, 1792[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,573 views/month, #6,552 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor was born on May 5, 1747[3].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor died on March 1, 1792[5].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor is buried at Imperial Crypt[8].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor's father was Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor[9].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor's mother was Maria Theresa of Austria[10].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor was married to Maria Luisa of Spain[11].
  • A child of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor was Maria Theresa of Austria, Queen of Saxony[12].
  • A child of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor was Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor[13].
  • A child of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor was Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany[14].
  • A child of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduke Charles, Duke of Teschen[15].
  • A child of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduke Alexander Leopold of Austria[16].
  • A child of Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor was Archduke Joseph, Palatine of Hungary[17].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[18].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor worked as a politician[6].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Holy Roman Emperor[19].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Prince-Elector[20].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of King of Bohemia[21].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Apostolic King of Hungary[22].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor held the position of Duke of Luxemburg[23].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor received the Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[25].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor received the Order of Saint Stephen[26].
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor was a member of Accademia della Crusca[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vienna[2], Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor… he was born on May 5, 1747[3]. His father was Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor[9]. His mother was Maria Theresa of Austria[10].

Career and Affiliations

Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Holy Roman Emperor[19], a historical position[28], in Holy Roman Empire[29], founded in 0962[30]; Prince-Elector[20], a historical position[31]; King of Bohemia[21], a noble title[32], in Kingdom of Bohemia[33], founded in 1085[34]; Apostolic King of Hungary[22], a public office[35], in Kingdom of Hungary[36], founded in 1000[37]; and Duke of Luxemburg[23], a noble title[38], founded in 1353[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[25], and Order of Saint Stephen[26].

Personal Life

Among Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor's spouses was Maria Luisa of Spain[11]. Children include Maria Theresa of Austria, Queen of Saxony[12], an aristocrat[40], 1767–1827[41], awarded the Order of Queen Maria Luisa[42]; Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor[13], a head of state[43], 1768–1835[44], of Austrian Empire[45], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[46]; Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany[14], a politician[47], 1769–1824[48], of Grand Duchy of Tuscany[49], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[50]; Archduke Charles, Duke of Teschen[15], a military officer[51], 1771–1847[52], of Austrian Empire[53], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[54]; Archduke Alexander Leopold of Austria[16], a politician[55], 1772–1795[56], of Habsburg monarchy[57], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[58]; and Archduke Joseph, Palatine of Hungary[17], a politician[59], 1776–1847[60], of Austrian Empire[61], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[62], specialised in politics[63]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[64].

Death and Burial

Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor died on March 1, 1792[5]. He died in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at Imperial Crypt[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor include Order of Leopold[65], an order[66], in Austrian Empire[67], founded in 1808[68].

Why It Matters

Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,573 views/month, #6,552 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

Entities named for him include Order of Leopold[65], an order[66], in Austrian Empire[67], founded in 1808[68].

FAQs

Where was Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor born?

Born in Vienna[2], Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor…

Where did Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor die?

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

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

Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor's father was Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor[9]. Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor's mother was Maria Theresa of Austria[10].

Who was Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor married to?

Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor's spouses include Maria Luisa of Spain[11].

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

Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor worked as politician[6].

What awards did Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[25], and Order of Saint Stephen[26].

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