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Election of Matthias
- When
- June 1612
- Where
- Unknown
Matthias was elected Holy Roman Emperor in June 1612 following Rudolf's death.
After Rudolf II's death in January 1612, Matthias was elected Holy Roman Emperor in June 1612. He had already secured the Bohemian crown in 1611 and had previously forced Rudolf to cede other Habsburg territories.
Sources
- Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
- Matthias, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-07
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