II. József
II. József was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1765 until 1790 and King of Hungary from 1780. He is known for his progressive reforms, including the implementation of mandatory family name registration in Hungary in 1787, which marked a significant change in the identification and administration of citizens within the empire. His reign was characterized by a desire to modernize and centralize the governance of his territories.
Born on Feb 13, 1741 (284 years old)
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II. József was the Hungarian king who enacted the first Hungarian name law in 1787.
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