Francis I was the Emperor of Austria from 1804 until his death in 1835. He was born on February 12, 1768, and was a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine. His reign marked the establishment of the Austrian Empire, which emerged from the Holy Roman Empire's dissolution in 1806. During his rule, Francis I focused on strengthening his empire and maintaining stability amid the rise of nationalism and liberalism in Europe. He was known for his conservative policies and opposition to revolutionary movements, aligning closely with other monarchs like Tsar Alexander I of Russia and King Frederick William III of Prussia.