Historedia
Person

Ferdinand III

Events
3
Episodes
4
Years
1636–1654

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Ferdinand III, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor

    1636

    Role: Holy Roman Emperor

    1. 22 December 1636 · RegensburgElection as King of the Romans

      Ferdinand III was elected King of the Romans at the Diet of Regensburg on 22 December 1636, securing his position as the designated successor to the imperial throne.

  2. Election of Ferdinand IV as King of the Romans

    1653

    Role: Holy Roman Emperor and father

    1. 31 May 1653 · Imperial election venueElection of Ferdinand IV

      Ferdinand IV was elected King of the Romans on 31 May 1653, becoming the de facto heir to the Holy Roman Empire.

    2. 18 June 1653 · Ratisbon (Regensburg)Coronation in Ratisbon

      Ferdinand IV was crowned King of the Romans in Ratisbon on 18 June 1653, following his election in May.

  3. Magdeburg Hemispheres Demonstration

    1654

    Role: Holy Roman Emperor

    1. May 8, 1654 · RegensburgRegensburg Demonstration

      Guericke demonstrated atmospheric pressure in Regensburg before the Imperial Diet and Emperor Ferdinand III on May 8, 1654.

Sources

  1. Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  2. Ferdinand IV, King of the Romans Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
  3. Magdeburg hemispheres Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02