Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor
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Summary
Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor was born on May 5, 1747[1], in Vienna[2]. He died on March 1, 1792[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,679 views/month, #6,552 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Imperial Crypt[7]
- Father: Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor[8]
- Mother: Maria Theresa of Austria[9]
- Spouse: Maria Luisa of Spain[10]
- Child: Maria Theresa of Austria, Queen of Saxony[11], Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor[12], Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany[13], Archduke Charles, Duke of Teschen[14], Archduke Alexander Leopold of Austria[15], Archduke Joseph, Palatine of Hungary[16], Maria Clementina of Austria, Duchess of Calabria[17], Archduke Anton Victor of Austria[18], Archduke John of Austria[19], Archduke Rainer Joseph of Austria[20], Louis of Austria[21], Archduke Rudolf of Austria[22], Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria[23], Archduchess Maria Amalia of Austria (1780-1798)[24]
- Country of citizenship: Holy Roman Empire[25]
- Position held: Holy Roman Emperor[26], Prince-Elector[27], King of Bohemia[28], Apostolic King of Hungary[29], Duke of Luxemburg[30], Archduke of Austria[31]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[32], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[33], Order of Saint Stephen[34]
- Member of: Accademia della Crusca[35]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Family: House of Habsburg-Lorraine[38]
- Noble title: Holy Roman Emperor[39], king[40], Duke of Brabant[41]
- Commons category: Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor[42]
- Unmarried partner: Livia Raimondi[43]
- Family name: Habsburg-Lothringen[44]
- Given name: Leopold[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Depicted by: Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor (1747 - 1792)[48], Monument to Pietro Leopoldo I[49], Emperor Leopold II and his Family (series of miniatures after Mengs)[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor include Order of Leopold[51], an order[52], in Austrian Empire[53], founded in 1808[54].
Why It Matters
Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 99 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for him include Order of Leopold[51], an order[52], in Austrian Empire[53], founded in 1808[54].
FAQs
Where was Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor born?
Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor's place of birth was Vienna[2].
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[8]. Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor's mother was Maria Theresa of Austria[9].
Who was Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor married to?
Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor's spouses include Maria Luisa of Spain[10].
What did Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor do for work?
Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor worked as a politician[5].
What awards did Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[32], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[33], and Order of Saint Stephen[34].