Historedia
Person

Frederick III

Events
4
Episodes
10
Years
1452–1508

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Frederick 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. Imperial coronation of Frederick III in Rome

    1452

    Role: Holy Roman Emperor

    1. 1452 · ItalyJourney to Italy

      Frederick III traveled to Italy in 1452 to marry Eleanor of Portugal and receive his imperial coronation.

    2. 16 March 1452 · RomeCrowning as King of Italy

      On 16 March 1452, Frederick was crowned King of Italy by the pope using the German crown due to the unavailability of the Iron Crown.

    3. 16 March 1452 · RomeMarriage to Eleanor

      Frederick and Eleanor were married by Pope Nicholas V on 16 March 1452, following his crowning as King of Italy.

    4. 19 March 1452 · St. Peter's BasilicaImperial Coronation

      On 19 March 1452, Frederick and Eleanor were anointed and crowned emperor and empress in St. Peter's Basilica by the pope.

  2. Hungarian Capture of Vienna

    1485

    Role: Holy Roman Emperor, ruler of Austria

    1. January–June 1485 · ViennaSiege of Vienna

      Hungarian forces encircled Vienna in January 1485, initiating a five-month siege that ended with the city's capture.

  3. Election of Maximilian I as King of the Romans

    1486

    Role: Father and co-ruler

    1. 16 February 1486 · Frankfurt-am-MainElection as King of the Romans

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

    2. 9 April 1486 · AachenCoronation in Aachen

      Maximilian I was crowned King of the Romans in Aachen on 9 April 1486, solidifying his royal status.

  4. Succession of Maximilian I

    1486–1508

    Role: Predecessor and Holy Roman Emperor

    1. 1486–1493 · Imperial administrationJoint Governance

      Maximilian and Frederick III operated a double government from 1486 until Frederick's death.

    2. 19 August 1493 · UnknownDeath of Frederick III

      Frederick III died in 1493, ending his reign and the period of shared rule.

    3. 1508 · TrentoAssumption of Imperial Title

      Maximilian proclaimed himself Holy Roman Emperor in 1508 at Trento.

Sources

  1. Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
  2. Matthias Corvinus Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
  3. Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
  4. Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia