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The imperial election of 1575 was an imperial election held to select the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. It took place in Regensburg on October 27.

Background

The Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor called for the election of his successor. He held one vote, as king of Bohemia. The remaining prince-electors called to Regensburg were:

Elected

Maximilian's eldest son Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor was elected as king of the Romans

Aftermath

Rudolf acceded to the throne on his father's death on October 12, 1576

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Imperial election of 1575)

The imperial election of 1575 was an imperial election held to select the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. It took place in Regensburg on October 27.

Background

The Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor called for the election of his successor. He held one vote, as king of Bohemia. The remaining prince-electors called to Regensburg were:

Elected

Maximilian's eldest son Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor was elected as king of the Romans

Aftermath

Rudolf acceded to the throne on his father's death on October 12, 1576


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