Emperor Francis II was the last Holy Roman Emperor, reigning from 1792 until the dissolution of the empire in 1806. He was born on February 12, 1768, and was a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine. After losing the empire, he became Francis I, the first Emperor of Austria, ruling until his death in 1835. Francis II faced numerous challenges during his reign, including the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and the impact of the French Revolution. His reign was marked by efforts to maintain the power of the Habsburg dynasty and to navigate the complex political landscape of Europe during a time of significant change.