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1557 – 1619Matthias, Holy Roman Emperor (1557-1619)Died 20 March 1619, aged 62Matthias ruled as Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary, and King of Bohemia, having gained his titles partly by forcing his brother Rudolf II to abdicate them. His reign was marked by growing religious tension between Catholics and Protestants that erupted into open revolt in Bohemia shortly before his death. He died without an heir, and his cousin Ferdinand II succeeded him as emperor.