Maximiliano I
Maximiliano I was a Holy Roman Emperor who reigned from 1493 until his death in 1519. He was born on March 22, 1459, in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Maximiliano was a member of the Habsburg dynasty and played a significant role in European politics during the Renaissance. He is known for his efforts to strengthen the empire and expand its territories through strategic marriages and alliances.
Maximiliano I was also a patron of the arts and supported the development of humanism in his court. His reign marked the beginning of the Habsburgs' rise to prominence in Europe, setting the stage for future emperors, including his grandson, Charles V.