Founding of the Reichskammergericht
- When
- 1495
- Where
- Worms
- Episodes
- 1
The Reichskammergericht was established in 1495 by the Imperial Diet in Worms. At its foundation, the court was seated in Frankfurt, serving as one of the two highest judicial institutions in the Holy Roman Empire alongside the Aulic Council.
Episodes
Background and detail
Establishment and Jurisdiction. Founded in 1495 by the Imperial Diet in Worms, the Reichskammergericht became a supreme judicial body. It was initially seated in Frankfurt, where it operated as a personal court of the Emperor but with members acting as officials of the Empire. Its jurisdiction covered breaches of public peace and disputes between immediate tenants of the Empire.
People involved
- Imperial Diet · Founding authority
- Holy Roman Emperor · Presiding authority and appointer of judges
Sources
- Reichskammergericht Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-19
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