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Death of Francis I

When
2 March 1835
Where
Vienna
Part of
Ferdinand I becomes Emperor of Austria on the death of Francis I

Francis I died in Vienna on 2 March 1835 at age 67, ending his reign as the first Emperor of Austria.

Francis I died in Vienna on 2 March 1835 at the age of 67. He had been the first Emperor of Austria since 1804. His death occurred in the presence of his family, marking the transition of power to his son Ferdinand.

Sources

  1. Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25

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