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Rudolf II Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Rudolf II, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Germany.

5 records1552–16114 events1 places

Chronological biography

1552

Birth of Rudolf II1552
House / House of Habsburg · Emperor

Birth of Rudolf II, son of Maximilian II

1572

Coronation1572
House / House of Habsburg · Emperor

Crowned King of Hungary

1575

Coronation1575
House / House of Habsburg · Emperor · Bohemia

Crowned King of Bohemia

1581

Holy Roman Empire1581
House / House of Habsburg · Emperor

After the Dutch revolt against Spain erupted, the Empire remained neutral; de facto allowing The Netherlands to depart the Empire in 1581

1611

Reballion of Rebels in Bohemia1611
Warfare / Military · Emperor · Bohemia

Hands over Bohemia to his brother Matthias King of Hungary

Titles and roles

Emperor

Record provenance

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