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Emperor Joseph II was an enlightened ruler, and he promoted education and secularization in the Habsburg Empire. He also uplifted the peasants by abolishing serfdom, and requiring all land owners to make cash payments to laborers.
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Who was Emperor Joseph II?
Emperor Joseph II was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1765-90. Born in Vienna Austria, eldest of the Empress Maria Theresa and her husband Francis I.
How old was Kaiser Wilhelm ii when he became emperor?
Kaiser Wilhelm II was 29 years old when he became Emperor of Germany.
What is the name of Marie Antoinette's brother who tried to come to rescue her?
Unfortunately none of her brothers tried to save her. Her brother Joseph II was emperor of Austria, but he died in 1790. His succesor was Leopold II, another brother of Marie Antoinette, but he died in 1792. His son, Francis II now became emperor (Marie Antoinette's nephew), but at that time, Austria was at war with France, and Francis II had never met his aunt and did not care for her. And so, none of Marie Antoinette's relatives tried to save her.
Son of Maria Theresa in Austria?
Joseph II
Why was emperor William II important?
because he was the emperror and was important dome
Was Joseph II the emperor of Europe?
no he was not. there is no such thing as an Emperor of Europe. He was the emperor of Austria. :)
Who was Emperor Joseph II?
Emperor Joseph II was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1765-90. Born in Vienna Austria, eldest of the Empress Maria Theresa and her husband Francis I.
Where was Joseph II Holy Roman Emperor born at?
Emperor Joseph II was born in Schönbrunn Palace, in Vienna, Austria on March 13, 1741.
Mozart composed a symphony for which emperor?
Joseph II
Who was the king of Austria during Mozart's lifetime?
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Which ruler in the Classical era was known for his generous encouragement of the arts?
Emperor Joseph II
Who said everything for the people nothing by the people?
Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II.
Which famous composer became a regular at the court of Emperor Joseph II?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Who ended censorship was?
Joseph II
When was Leo II - emperor - born?
Leo II - emperor - was born in 467.
What did Joseph II of austria do?
Joseph II did everything that you didn't.
Who was Joseph the second?
Joseph II (Joseph Benedikt Anton Michael Adam; 13 March 1741 -- 20 February 1790) was Holy Roman Emperor from 1765 to 1790 and ruler of the Habsburg lands from 1780 to 1790. Joseph was one of the so-called "enlightened monarchs".
