Birth anniversary

Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor

Born on March 13, 1741

285

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The 286th anniversary falls on March 13, 2027, in 160 days.

Joseph II (13 March 1741 – 20 February 1790) was Holy Roman Emperor from 18 August 1765 and sole ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 29 November 1780 until his death.

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