Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor

(1685-1740)

Holy Roman Emperor from 1711 to 1740

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Charles VI (German: Karl; Latin: Carolus; 1 October 1685 – 20 October 1740) was Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy from 1711 until his death, succeeding his elder brother, Joseph I. He unsuccessfully claimed the throne of Spain following the death of his relative, Charles II. In 1708, he married Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, by whom he had his four children: Leopold Johann (who died in infancy), Maria Theresa (the last direct Habsburg sovereign), Maria Anna (Governess of the Austrian Netherlands), and Maria Amalia (who also died in infancy).

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Born	Carolus Franciscus Josephus Wenceslaus Balthasar Johannes Antonius Ignatius 1 October 1685 Vienna, Austria
Died	20 October 1740 (aged 55) Vienna, Austria
Zodiac	Libra
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Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel 1691-1750 · Holy Roman Empress from 1711 to 1740 · m. 1708 info edit

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Leopold Johann info 1st child with Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Male b. 13 Apr 1716 · Age: 309 · 1716- · Celebrity Baby

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Maria Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina info 2nd child with Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Female b. 13 May 1717 d. 29 Nov 1780 · Age: 63 (at death) · 1717-1780 · Ruler of Habsburg dominions from 1740 to 1780

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Maria Anna info 3rd child with Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Female b. 26 Sep 1718 · Age: 306 · 1718- · Celebrity Baby

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Maria Amalia info 4th child with Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Female b. 5 Apr 1724 · Age: 301 · 1724- · Celebrity Baby

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