Emperor Francis I was the ruler of the Austrian Empire from 1804 until his death in 1835. He was born on February 12, 1768, and was a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine. Francis I played a significant role in European politics during the Napoleonic Wars, opposing Napoleon Bonaparte and participating in various coalitions against him. In addition to his role as emperor, Francis I was also the last Holy Roman Emperor, reigning from 1792 until the dissolution of the empire in 1806. His reign was marked by efforts to modernize the empire and maintain stability amid the changing political landscape of Europe.