1685–1740
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
18th century Habsburg Holy Roman Emperor
55years old at death
20,107days lived
22%of the people on this site died younger
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor was born on 1 October 1685 and died on 20 October 1740, aged 55 years and 19 days. That is 20,107 days in all.
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