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Death of Rudolf II
- When
- 20 January 1612
- Where
- Unknown
Rudolf II died on 20 January 1612, ending his reign as Holy Roman Emperor.
Rudolf II, who had been stripped of effective power by his brother, died on 20 January 1612. He retained only the empty title of Holy Roman Emperor until his death, clearing the path for his successor.
Sources
- Matthias, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-07
- Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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