Joseph II Holy Roman Emperor Rule (jan 1, 1765 – jan 1, 1790)

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soul ruler of Habsburg lands
first ruler in the Austrian dominions of the House of Lorraine, styled Habsburg-Lorraine
put forth an average of 690 decrees a year
Maria Theresa’s oldest son
Died at 48 years old
promoted equality & education
speed & scope of his reforms led to problems for him and empire

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