His policies included the 1781 Edict of Toleration , in which the Roman Catholic Emperor granted Protestant denominations more equality than in the past .
Following her death in 1780 , Joseph II pursued further liberal reforms .
Joseph II 's policies included the 1781 Edict of Toleration , in which the Roman Catholic Emperor granted Protestant denominations more equality than in the past .
Following her death in 1780 , Joseph II pursued further liberal reforms .