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Imperial Election
- When
- 1612
- Where
- Holy Roman Empire
Matthias was elected Holy Roman Emperor following Rudolf II's death in January 1612.
After Rudolf II died on 20 January 1612, Matthias was elected Holy Roman Emperor. This followed his coronation as King of Bohemia on 23 May 1611. The election confirmed his status as the new imperial ruler.
Sources
- Matthias, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-07
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