Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
✶October 1, 1685
†October 20, 1740
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✶October 1, 1685
†October 20, 1740
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Charles VI 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 of Spain. In 1708, he married Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, by whom he had his four children: Leopold Johann, Maria Theresa, Maria Anna, and Maria Amalia.
18th century Habsburg Holy Roman Emperor
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