Leopold II of Tuscany

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duchy
gptkbp:birthDate 1797-05-03
gptkbp:children gptkb:Albert_of_Tuscany
gptkb:Ferdinand_IV_of_Tuscany
gptkb:Louise_of_Tuscany
gptkb:Giorgio_of_Tuscany
gptkb:Maria_of_Tuscany
gptkbp:culturalContribution Support of the arts
Advancement of women's rights
Establishment of public libraries
Advancement of agricultural practices
Promotion of literacy programs
Promotion of public health initiatives
Promotion of social welfare programs
Support for the arts and culture
Support for the arts and sciences
Support of education reforms
Promotion of cultural heritage preservation
Promotion of scientific education
Promotion of tourism
Promotion of international relations
Advancement of civil rights
Promotion of artistic innovation
Encouragement of scientific research
Support for the establishment of schools
Promotion of infrastructure development
Promotion of cultural exchanges
Support for the establishment of cultural institutions
Support for the establishment of museums
Support for the establishment of theaters
Promotion of cultural diplomacy
Support for the abolition of serfdom
Promotion of historical preservation
Support for the establishment of art schools
Encouragement of local craftsmanship
Support for the establishment of cultural festivals
Support for the development of public parks
Support for the establishment of cultural exchanges.
Development of the railway system
Support for the construction of hospitals
Support for the establishment of cultural organizations
Support_for_the_University_of_Pisa
gptkbp:deathDate 1870-01-29
gptkbp:father gptkb:Francis_II,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
gptkbp:governance Enlightened absolutism
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Habsburg-Lorraine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Leopold II of Tuscany
gptkbp:knownFor Modernization of Tuscany
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Maria_Theresa_of_Austria
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Florence,_Grand_Duchy_of_Tuscany
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Firenze,_Italy
gptkbp:politicalAffiliation Liberal
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Ferdinand_III_of_Tuscany
gptkbp:reignEnd 1859
gptkbp:reignStart 1824
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Roman_Catholicism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Maria_Antonia_of_the_Two_Sicilies
gptkbp:successor Tuscany_annexed_by_the_Kingdom_of_Sardinia
gptkbp:title Grand Duke