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1. Titles: King of Bohemia, Kind of Croatia, King of Hungary, Archduke of Austria, and the Holy Roman Emperor 2. He was born on October 1, 1685 in Vienna. 3. The successor of King Charles II in Spain and the Spanish Habsburgs, which lead to him fighting in the War of the Spanish Succession. 4. When his brother, Emperor Joseph I died, he took over the throne as Holy Roman Emperor. 5. Austrian Empire reached its largest expansion during his rule. 6. He had two daughters, Maria Theresia and Maria Anna, but had no male heirs. 7. He prepared the Pragmatic Sanction of 1713, which made it so his realm could not be divided and allowed that daughters also could inherit the throne from their fathers. 8. After his death, Maria Theresia succeeded him as Queen of Hungary and Bohemia and Archduchess of Austria. 9. Francis I, Maria Theresa’s husband, became Holy Roman Emperor after Charles VII's reign. As a result, the empire would continue in the Habsburg line. 10. He died on October 20, 1740.
Portrait of Charles VI Born: October 1, 1685 Death: October 20, 1740 Before he became Charles VI, he was Charles III, It was only after he became Holy Roman Emperor that he was called Charles VI.
Charles VI By Kiersten L
This is a picture of Charles Vi from around the time he attempted to pass the Pragmatic Sanction.
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"Charles VI." Infoplease: Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas, Biographies, Dictionary, Thesaurus. Free online reference, research & homework help. Infoplease.com. 14 May 2009 . "Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor - Biography of Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor." Spiritus- Temporis.com - Historical Events, Latest News, News Archives. 12 May 2009 .
