# Maximilian II - Holy Roman Emperor

URL: https://germany-history.com/rulers/maximilian-ii
Reign: 1564–1576
Born-Died: 1527 - 1576
Dynasty: Habsburgs
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximilian_II,_Holy_Roman_Emperor

A tolerant emperor with sympathy for Protestantism who preserved religious peace.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Ferdinand I](https://germany-history.com/rulers/ferdinand-i)
- Succeeded by: [Rudolf II](https://germany-history.com/rulers/rudolf-ii)