Rudolf II [1552-1612] -- HRE
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HRE (1576-1612) Emperor-elect
King of Germany
Archduke of Austria
King of Bohemia
King of Hungary
Regent of Tyrol and Further Austria
King of Germany
Archduke of Austria
King of Bohemia
King of Hungary
Regent of Tyrol and Further Austria
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Austria (1576-1608), ArchdukeBohemia (1572-1608), King
Croatia (1572-1608), King: as Rudolf
HRE (1576-1612), Emperor
Hungary (1572-1608), King: as Rudolf
Rudolf II was one of the most eccentric European monarchs of that or any other period. Rudolf collected dwarfs and had a regiment of giants in his army. He was surrounded by astrologers, and he was fascinated by games and codes and music. He was typical of the occult-oriented noblemen of this period and epitomized the liberated northern European prince. He was a patron of alchemy and supported the printing of alchemical literature.
Note that this HRE is called Rudolf II as successor of Rudolf I who was German king (1273-1291) but was not emperor.
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1576-1612 | HRE Emperor-elect |