What was Joseph's title in the Habsburg monarchy?
King
Emperor
Regent
Grand Duke
Answer
Emperor Joseph was the eldest son of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I and Empress Maria Theresa. He succeeded his father to the throne in 1765 and ruled until his death in 1790. During his reign, Joseph attempted to modernize the Habsburg monarchy and introduce a number of reforms, including the abolition of serfdom and the introduction of religious toleration.
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