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Beginning of Co-regency with Maria Theresa
- When
- 1765
- Where
- Habsburg Monarchy
Joseph II began serving as co-regent with his mother Maria Theresa in 1765, focusing on financial administration and budget reform.
From 1765 onward, Joseph II acted as co-regent alongside Empress Maria Theresa. He quickly engaged in the financial administration of the Habsburg Monarchy, aiming to rationalize the state budget and reduce unnecessary court expenditures that had characterized his father's reign.
Sources
- Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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