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Events on Saturday 9 October 1790 1
1790Leopold II Crowned Holy Roman EmperorSucceeds his brother Joseph II amid unrest across the Habsburg landsLeopold II was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in Frankfurt after succeeding his brother Joseph II, who died in February. He moved quickly to reverse unpopular reforms and pacify revolts in the Austrian Netherlands and Hungary.