1552–1612
Emperor Rudolf II
Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary and Croatia, King of Bohemia and Archduke of Austria
59years old at death
21,725days lived
29%of the people on this site died younger
Emperor Rudolf II was born on 28 July 1552 and died on 20 January 1612, aged 59 years and 176 days. That is 21,725 days in all.
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