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Joseph II
Joseph II (1741–90) Holy Roman Emperor (1765–90). He was co-regent of Austria with his mother
MARIA THERESA from 1765 and sole ruler from 1780 to 1790. Intelligent, dedicated to the principles of the
ENLIGHTENMENT, and hoping to improve the lives of his subjects, he was nonetheless autocratic and too hasty. Attempts at major reforms brought many parts of the empire close to revolt. His most lasting achievements were the edicts in 1781 granting toleration to Jews and Protestants. He abolished serfdom and curtailed the privileges of the nobles. In German affairs he was outmanoeuvred by
FREDERICK II of Prussia and his alliance with
CATHERINE II (the Great) of Russia led to a disastrous war against the Turks.
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Joseph II. (book reviews)
Magazine article from: History Today; 1/1/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...W. Blanning wrote a short book, Joseph II and Enlightened Despotism. Only...1970 Blanning did not really like Joseph II. With the enthusiasm of youth he...number was the yardstick by which Joseph II measured merit, and so did Blanning...
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2 Joseph II concept shops opening set. (Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Footwear News; 9/2/1991; 526 words
; 2 Joseph II concept shops opening set DALLAS - Wexner & Jacobson Inc. plans to open Joseph II concept shops that will carry merchandise...addition to some private label, Lang said Joseph II will feature lines such as Arcadia, Martinez...
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The politics of culture: Joseph II's German opera. (Die Bergknappen - 1778 'singspeil' opera)
Magazine article from: History Today; 1/1/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...instigated by the Emperor Joseph II, a National-singspiel...contrary views on many of Joseph's reforms which gave...of resignation from both Joseph and his mother. In common...the court of Frederick II for whom French culture...
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Another Kennedy wins in primary // Joseph II takes Dem slot for O'Neill seat
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 9/17/1986; ; 700+ words
; BOSTON Joseph P. Kennedy II, inheritor of an American dynasty and kinsman of two martyred political...served simultaneously in Congress, said Ray Smock, House historian. Joseph Kennedy vowed to go to Washington and re-establish America as the...
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USPTO Issues Trademark VA to Trifecta Emanuel T. I. Joseph II for Entertainment Services in Nature of Live-Action
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 10/14/2009; 554 words
; ALEXANDRIA, Va. Oct. 14 -- Trifecta Emanuel T. I. Joseph II, Portsmouth, Va., has been issued the trademark VA (Reg. No 3694295) by the USPTO. The trademark application (serial number...
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Brielmaier, Joseph Anthony II "Joe"
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 3/30/2009; 510 words
; Brielmaier, Joseph Anthony II "Joe" 80, of MIlwaukee, went to heaven on Thursday...at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his family. Joseph was born on August 1, 1928, to Joseph Anthony and Rose. He was united in marriage to Marion...
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PATRICK JOSEPH FLANDERS II, PRODUCER, 21, DIES IN CRASH.(News)(Obituary)
Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 10/20/2001; 509 words
; ...producer and Encino resident Patrick Joseph Flanders II died in an auto crash Tuesday...survived by his parents, Patrick Joseph Flanders and Dona Lane Eng; brothers...Notre Dame High School, Patrick Joseph Flanders II Memorial Fund, c/o Notre Dame...
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A hat in the ring, a toe in the water; Joseph Kennedy II and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend.
Magazine article from: U.S. News & World Report; 12/16/1985; 700+ words
; ...ideological voice that is all their own. Joseph Kennedy II, 33, son of the late Robert Kennedy...Kennedy's uncle John Kennedy. Joseph's sister Kathleen, 34, is mulling...While the two oldest of patriarch Joseph Kennedy's 28 grandchildren are...
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Joseph Carlson II named chief financial officer at Centerbank.
PR Newswire; 2/15/1990; 700+ words
; JOSEPH CARLSON II NAMED CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AT CENTERBANK WATERBURY, Conn., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph Carlson II will join Centerbank (NASDAQ: CTBX) as executive vice president...
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GOV. CORZINE ORDERS FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF TO HONOR U.S. ARMY STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH CHIOMENTO II
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 7/31/2006; 677 words
; ...U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Joseph Chiomento II, Gov. Jon S. Corzine signed...States Army Staff Sergeant Robert Joseph Chiomento II of Pennsville, New Jersey...States Army Staff Sergeant Robert Joseph Chiomento II. 2. This order shall take...
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Joseph II
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Joseph II 1741-90, Holy Roman emperor (1765...subsequently halted during the reign of Leopold II , Joseph's brother and successor, who rescinded...idol of the common people. Judgments on Joseph II vary widely, but it is certain that he...
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Joseph II (Holy Roman Empire) (1741–1790; Ruled 1765–1790)
Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World
JOSEPH II (HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE) (1741 – 1790; ruled 1765 – 1790) JOSEPH II (HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE) (1741 –...autonomy. The domains that Maria Theresa and Joseph II ruled were the most diverse in all of Europe...
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Joseph II, Emperor
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists
Joseph II, Emperor. See Habsburg .
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Francis Joseph
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Francis Joseph Francis Joseph (1830-1916) was emperor of Austria and king of Hungary...second son of Emperor Francis I (Holy Roman emperor Francis II), Francis Joseph (German, Franz Josef) was not in direct line of succession...
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Leopold II
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...than those of his brother Joseph II in Austria and just as...less against the grain. Joseph considered Leopold his...retaining what was viable in Joseph's program, Leopold canceled...fruition. His son Francis II succeeded him as emperor...
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