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Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor

Also Known As Carolus Franciscus Josephus Wenceslaus Balthasar Johannes Antonius Ignatius · Karl Franz Joseph Wenzel Balthasar Johann Anton Ignaz
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Charles VI was Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Austrian Habsburg monarchy from 1711 until his death, succeeding his elder brother Joseph I. He unsuccessfully claimed the throne of Spain after the death of his relative Charles II of Spain. In 1708 he married Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel, with whom he had four children, including his eventual successor Maria Theresa.

Facts
Birth Year
1685 1
Death Year
1740 1
Role
Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Austrian Habsburg monarchy from 1711 until his death 1
Birth Date
1685-10-01 1
Death Date
1740-10-20 1
Birthplace
Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria 1
Death Place
Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria 1
Classification
Gender
Male 1
Role
Role (category)
Monarch / Royalty 1
Connections

In Era

The Early Modern Period, Eras
Source Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor - Wikipedia
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  • Also in Geography Atlas: Austria, originated there.
  • Also in Geography Atlas: Europe, originated there.
Sources
1. Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor - Wikipedia
  • Infobox: born (date)
    1 October 1685
  • Infobox: born (place)
    Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria
  • Infobox: died (date)
    20 October 1740(1740-10-20) (aged 55)
  • Infobox: died (place)
    Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria
  • Opening paragraph
    Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Austrian Habsburg monarchy from 1711 until his death
  • Early years section
    baptised Carolus Franciscus Josephus Wenceslaus Balthasar Johannes Antonius Ignatius
  • Infobox: names (German)
    Karl Franz Joseph Wenzel Balthasar Johann Anton Ignaz
  • Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor: Gender
    Charles VI was Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Austrian Habsburg monarchy from 1711 until his death, succeeding his elder brother Joseph I.
  • In Era: The Early Modern Period, lead paragraph, lifespan
    Infobox: born 1685-10-1; died 1740-10-20
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Wikidata: Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Wikidata Q150665, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source

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