Francis II was the last Holy Roman Emperor, reigning from 1792 until the dissolution of the empire in 1806 following the Napoleonic Wars. After losing significant territory and influence to Napoleon, he abdicated and became the Emperor of Austria, retaining the title until his death in 1835. His reign was marked by the challenges of nationalism and the restructuring of Europe after the fall of the Holy Roman Empire. Francis II's decisions shaped the political landscape of Central Europe during a tumultuous period.
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