Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Emperor from 1765 to 1790
1741 — 1790
Quick Facts
Profession
Holy Roman Emperor from 1765 to 1790
Born
March 13, 1741
Died
1790 (age ~49)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
monarch, military leader
Holy Roman EmpireBorn in HietzingDied in Vienna
1741
Born in Hietzing (1741-03-13)
1765
PositionHoly Roman Emperor (1765–1790)
1780
PositionKing of Bohemia (1780–1790)
1780
PositionApostolic King of Hungary (1780–1790)
1790
Died in Vienna
About
Joseph II 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 the brother of Marie Antoinette, Leopold II, Maria Carolina of Austria, and Maria Amalia, Duchess of Parma. He was thus the first ruler in the Austrian dominions of the union of the Houses of Habsburg and Lorraine, styled Habsburg-Lorraine.
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Who is Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor?+
Joseph II 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 the brother of Marie Antoinette, Leopold II, Maria Carolina of Austria, and Maria
What does the name Joseph mean?+
The name Joseph means "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is of English origin.
When was Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor born?+
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor was born on March 13, 1741.
When did Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor die?+
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor died in 1790, at approximately 49 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.
The name Joseph is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Joseph
Joseph — March 13, 1741
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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