Francis, II Francis II (1768-1835) reigned as the last Holy Roman emperor from 1792 to 1806. As Francis I , he was emperor of Austria from 1804 to 1835. During his reign Austria became the principal bastion of European reaction. Born in Florence on Feb. 12, 1768, Fr... more
Francis Ii (born Feb. 12, 1768, Florence—died March 2, 1835, Vienna, Austria) Last Holy Roman emperor (1792–1806); as Francis I, emperor of Austria (1804–35); as Francis, king of Hungary (1792–1835) and king of Bohemia (1792–1835). He... more
