# Francis I - Holy Roman Emperor

URL: https://germany-history.com/rulers/francis-i
Reign: 1745–1765
Born-Died: 1708 - 1765
Dynasty: Habsburg-Lorraine
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_I,_Holy_Roman_Emperor

Husband of Maria Theresa, who founded the House of Habsburg-Lorraine.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Charles VII](https://germany-history.com/rulers/charles-vii)
- Succeeded by: [Joseph II](https://germany-history.com/rulers/joseph-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1745 - [Sanssouci](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1745-sanssouci)
- 1757 - [Battle of Rossbach](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1757-battle-of-rossbach)
- 1763 - [Peace of Hubertusburg](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1763-peace-of-hubertusburg)