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Also Known As Peter Leopold
Born May 5, 1747 • Vienna • Austria
Died March 1, 1792 (aged 44) • Vienna • Austria
Title / Office emperor (1790-1792), Holy Roman Empire
House / Dynasty House of Habsburg
Notable Family Members father Francis I • mother Maria Theresa • son Francis II • brother Joseph II • sister Maria Carolina • sister Marie-Antoinette
Role In Declaration of Pillnitz

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