Episode 2 of 3

Death of Leopold II

When
1 March 1792
Where
Vienna
Part of
Francis II Takes Office as Holy Roman Emperor

Leopold II died on 1 March 1792, leading to Francis II's accession as Holy Roman Emperor.

Leopold II became Emperor in 1790. He fell ill in winter 1791 and died on 1 March 1792 at age 44. Francis succeeded him as Holy Roman Emperor.

Sources

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

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