Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor

Rudolf II was one of the greatest patrons of the arts and sciences in European history, gathering Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler at his eccentric court in Prague. His neglect of imperial government exacerbated confessional tensions in the Empire, laying groundwork for the Thirty Years' War.

• Lived: 1552 CE – 1612 CE
• Nationality: austrian
• Roles: emperor, head_of_state, patron

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• The Age of Exploration