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Reform of Religious Toleration

Austria · Government / Government of Austria. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1780Date range
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Chronological records

1780

Joseph II1780

Vienna · Government / Government of Austria

Extends religious toleration to Uniates, Orthodox, Protestants & Jews. Emancipates the serfs. Civil marriage & divorce is permitted. Capital Punishment is abolished

Names involved

Joseph II

Provenance

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