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Matthias formally elected Holy Roman Emperor

When
1612
Where
Holy Roman Empire
Episodes
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Following the death of Emperor Rudolf II in January 1612, Matthias was elected Holy Roman Emperor. This accession followed his earlier coronation as King of Bohemia in May 1611 and marked the beginning of his reign until 1619.

Episodes

  1. 1612 · Holy Roman EmpireImperial Election

    Matthias was elected Holy Roman Emperor following Rudolf II's death in January 1612.

Background and detail

Background. Matthias had long opposed his brother Rudolf II, urging him to arrange succession from 1599 onward. After Rudolf's death on 20 January 1612, Matthias, who had been crowned King of Bohemia in May 1611, was elected Holy Roman Emperor.

Election. The election occurred in 1612, following the death of the previous emperor. Matthias assumed the title of Holy Roman Emperor, a role he held until his death in 1619, alongside his existing titles as Archduke of Austria and King of Hungary.

People involved

Sources

  1. Matthias, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-07

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