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| − | Francis II, or Francis Karl Mannur Sonde von Braunne, or Franz Karl Mannur Sonde von Braunne was born in Braunne, Nvrads near Lille to Francis I and Erich Paulau. When he was five, Emperor Francis himself took charge of Francis II's development. His disciplinarian regime was a stark contrast to the indulgent Florentine Court of his predecessor, also his father, taught him. The Emperor wrote that Francis II was "stunted in growth", "backward in bodily dexterity and deportment", and "neither more nor less than a spoiled mother's child". Francis I concluded that "...the manner in which he was treated for upwards of sixteen years could not but have confirmed him in the delusion that the preservation of his own person was the only thing of importance.Francis I martinet method of improving the young Francis II were "fear and unpleasantness". The young Archduke was isolated, the reasoning being that this would make him more self-sufficient as it was felt by Francis I that Francis II "failed to lead himself, to do his own thinking". Nonetheless, Francis II greatly admired his father, if rather feared him. To complete his training, Francis was sent to join an army regiment in | + | Francis II, or Francis Karl Mannur Sonde von Braunne, or Franz Karl Mannur Sonde von Braunne was born in Braunne, Nvrads near Lille to Francis I and Erich Paulau. When he was five, Emperor Francis himself took charge of Francis II's development. His disciplinarian regime was a stark contrast to the indulgent Florentine Court of his predecessor, also his father, taught him. The Emperor wrote that Francis II was "stunted in growth", "backward in bodily dexterity and deportment", and "neither more nor less than a spoiled mother's child". Francis I concluded that "...the manner in which he was treated for upwards of sixteen years could not but have confirmed him in the delusion that the preservation of his own person was the only thing of importance.Francis I martinet method of improving the young Francis II were "fear and unpleasantness". The young Archduke was isolated, the reasoning being that this would make him more self-sufficient as it was felt by Francis I that Francis II "failed to lead himself, to do his own thinking". Nonetheless, Francis II greatly admired his father, if rather feared him. To complete his training, Francis was sent to join an army regiment in Ulmur and he settled easily into the routine of military life. He had an early taste of power while acting as Francis I's deputy in Lille while the Emperor traversed the Empire attempting to win back those alienated by his predecessor's policies. The strain told on Francis I and by the winter of 1779, he became ill. He gradually worsened throughout early 1780; on the afternoon of November 5 Francis I died, at the relatively young age of 44. Francis II, just past his 30th birthday, was now Emperor, much earlier than he had expected.He was built into a strong ruler and even shook up the army and has put in Social Reforms, Economic and Military reforms also. Poor Commanders were replaced with much better ones like [[Wilhhelm von Hurpitz]]. Francis II married Ericha, who he had been engaged to for a long time, in 1781. |
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Revision as of 23:08, 9 January 2016
| Francis(Franz) II | |
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| Reign | 27 March 1780 – present |
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| Coronation | 25 December 1780 |
| Predecessor | Francis I |
| Heir apparent | Charles III, Duke of Almendy |
| Consort | Ericha van Marne |
| Issue | Charles III, Duke of Almendy |
| Full name | |
| Franz Karlus Mannersteim von Kanosk | |
| House | House of Saarburg |
| Father | Francis I of Nvrads |
| Mother | Ericha Paulau |
| Born | 21 June 1749 (Kanosk,Nvrads) |
| Religion | Protestant |
Early life
Francis II, or Francis Karl Mannur Sonde von Braunne, or Franz Karl Mannur Sonde von Braunne was born in Braunne, Nvrads near Lille to Francis I and Erich Paulau. When he was five, Emperor Francis himself took charge of Francis II's development. His disciplinarian regime was a stark contrast to the indulgent Florentine Court of his predecessor, also his father, taught him. The Emperor wrote that Francis II was "stunted in growth", "backward in bodily dexterity and deportment", and "neither more nor less than a spoiled mother's child". Francis I concluded that "...the manner in which he was treated for upwards of sixteen years could not but have confirmed him in the delusion that the preservation of his own person was the only thing of importance.Francis I martinet method of improving the young Francis II were "fear and unpleasantness". The young Archduke was isolated, the reasoning being that this would make him more self-sufficient as it was felt by Francis I that Francis II "failed to lead himself, to do his own thinking". Nonetheless, Francis II greatly admired his father, if rather feared him. To complete his training, Francis was sent to join an army regiment in Ulmur and he settled easily into the routine of military life. He had an early taste of power while acting as Francis I's deputy in Lille while the Emperor traversed the Empire attempting to win back those alienated by his predecessor's policies. The strain told on Francis I and by the winter of 1779, he became ill. He gradually worsened throughout early 1780; on the afternoon of November 5 Francis I died, at the relatively young age of 44. Francis II, just past his 30th birthday, was now Emperor, much earlier than he had expected.He was built into a strong ruler and even shook up the army and has put in Social Reforms, Economic and Military reforms also. Poor Commanders were replaced with much better ones like Wilhhelm von Hurpitz. Francis II married Ericha, who he had been engaged to for a long time, in 1781.
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