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Election of the Emperor
- When
- 28 March 1849
- Where
- Frankfurt
The Frankfurt Assembly elected Frederick William IV as Emperor of the Germans on 28 March 1849, following a resolution adopted in January.
The National Assembly adopted a resolution in January 1849 that a reigning German prince should be elected as Emperor. On 28 March 1849, the Assembly elected Frederick William IV as Emperor of the Germans. This election occurred after the second reading of the constitution commenced in March.
Sources
- Frederick William IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
- Frankfurt National Assembly Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-01
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