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Election as King of the Romans

When
16 February 1486
Where
Frankfurt-am-Main
Part of
Election of Maximilian I as King of the Romans

Maximilian I was elected King of the Romans in Frankfurt on 16 February 1486, establishing his imperial authority.

The election took place in Frankfurt-am-Main, a traditional site for such proceedings. This event marked the start of Maximilian's reign as King of the Romans, a title held by the elected ruler of East Francia. It initiated a period of shared governance with his father, Frederick III.

Sources

  1. Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
  2. King of the Romans Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-02

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