Joseph II (1741–1790) reigned as Holy Roman Emperor, a key figure of Enlightened Absolutism. His ambitious reforms across the Habsburg lands aimed to modernize the state, influencing everything from serfdom to religious tolerance.
Joseph II (1741–1790) reigned as Holy Roman Emperor, a key figure of Enlightened Absolutism. His ambitious reforms across the Habsburg lands aimed to modernize the state, influencing everything from serfdom to religious tolerance.