Born: 12 February 1768 · Died: 2 March 1835 · Age at death: 67
How old was Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor when he died?
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor died aged 67. He was born on 12 February 1768 and died on 2 March 1835.
Last Holy Roman Emperor and first Emperor of Austria
Did you know?He dissolved the thousand-year-old Holy Roman Empire in 1806 to prevent Napoleon from claiming the title for himself.
Quick facts
Date of birth12 February 1768
Date of death2 March 1835
Age at death67
NationalityAustrian
BirthplaceFlorence, Italy
Occupationhead of state
Editor's Take:
Francis II spent much of his reign at war with France and losing. Defeat after defeat by Napoleon cost Austria territory and pride. He dissolved the thousand-year-old Holy Roman Empire rather than see Napoleon claim it. Marrying his daughter to his enemy bought time. After Napoleon's fall, Vienna became the centre of the European settlement under his minister Metternich. At home he ruled cautiously, suspicious of any reform.
Key Milestones
1804: Proclaims the Austrian Empire
1806: Dissolves the Holy Roman Empire
1815: Hosts the Congress of Vienna
Francis II and I (German: Franz II; 12 February 1768 – 2 March 1835) was the last Holy Roman Emperor (as Francis II) from 1792 to 1806, and the first Emperor of Austria (as Francis I) from 1804 to 1835.
Caroline Augusta of Bavaria, Duchess Elisabeth of Württemberg, Maria Ludovika of Austria-Este, Maria Theresa of Naples and Sicily
Children
Ferdinand I of Austria, Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, Archduchess Amalie Theresa of Austria, Archduchess Caroline Ludovika of Austria, Archduchess Ludovika Elisabeth of Austria, Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria, Archduchess Maria Clementina, Princess of Salerno, Archduchess Marie Caroline Ferdinanda of Austria, Archduchess Marie Caroline of Austria, Archduke Franz Karl of Austria, Archduke Johann Nepomuk of Austria, Archduke Joseph Franz of Austria
When is Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor's birthday?
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor's birthday is February 12. He was born on February 12, 1768 in Florence, Italy.
How old was Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor when he died?
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor died on March 2, 1835, aged 67.
Who shares a birthday with Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor?
Famous people who share Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor's February 12 birthday include Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin, Pran, Christina Ricci and Anna Pavlova.
