Birth of Rudolf II
Birth of Rudolf II, son of Maximilian II
Role range: 1576-1612
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Rudolf II Biography and Timeline
Follow Rudolf II through 5 dated historical records for Germany.
Rudolf II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1552–1611Years on this page
1552
1572
Coronation
Crowned King of Hungary
Role range: 1576-1612
1575
Coronation
Crowned King of Bohemia
Role range: 1576-1612
1581
Holy Roman Empire
After the Dutch revolt against Spain erupted, the Empire remained neutral; de facto allowing The Netherlands to depart the Empire in 1581
Role range: 1576-1612
1611
Rebellion of Rebels in Bohemia
Hands over Bohemia to his brother Matthias King of Hungary
Role range: 1576-1612
Records, sources and methodology
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