Person

Maximilian I

Events
12
Episodes
16
Years
1477–1867

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Maximilian I, 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. Marriage of Mary of Burgundy and Maximilian I

    1477

    Role: Groom, Holy Roman Emperor

    1. 19 August 1477 · GhentMarriage Ceremony

      Mary and Maximilian were married in Ghent on 19 August 1477, formalizing their dynastic alliance.

  2. Election of Maximilian I as King of the Romans

    1486

    Role: Elected King of the Romans

    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.

  3. Succession of Maximilian I

    1486–1508

    Role: Successor and King of the Romans

    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.

  4. Maximilian I's Decree on the Imperial Fleet

    1488

    Role: King of the Romans and co-issuer of the decree

    1. 8 January 1488 · Low CountriesIssuance of the Ordinance of Admiralty

      Maximilian I and Philip issued a decree centralizing maritime authority in the Low Countries.

  5. Bread and Cheese Revolt in North Holland

    1491–1492

    Role: Appointing Authority

    1. 1491–1492 · Kennemerland, North HollandOutbreak of the Bread and Cheese Revolt

      Peasants and fishermen in Kennemerland rose against John III of Egmont's tax and garrison policies during an economic crisis.

  6. Peace of Pressburg (1491)

    1491

    Role: King of the Romans and Holy Roman Emperor

    1. 7 November 1491 · Pressburg (Bratislava)Signing of the Peace

      Maximilian I and Vladislaus II signed the Peace of Pressburg on 7 November 1491, formally ending the Austrian–Hungarian War.

  7. Treaty of Blois (1504)

    1504

    Role: Holy Roman Emperor

    1. 1504 · BloisTreaty Agreement

      Louis XII, Maximilian I, and Philip agreed to the Treaty of Blois in 1504.

  8. Maximilian I's Campaign against Venice

    1508

    Role: Holy Roman Emperor and invader

    1. February 1508 · Venetian territoryImperial Invasion

      Maximilian's army crosses into Venetian territory in February 1508, initiating hostilities with sieges and skirmishes.

  9. English Invasion of France (1513)

    1513

    Role: Emperor

    1. 16 August 1513 · Enguinegatte (Guinegate)Battle of the Spurs

      Allied English and Imperial forces defeated the French army under La Palice near Enguinegatte.

    2. 22 August 1513 · ThérouanneCapture of Thérouanne

      The French garrison of Thérouanne surrendered to the allied forces on 22 August 1513.

  10. Double wedding at the First Congress of Vienna

    1515

    Role: Holy Roman Emperor, architect of the treaty

    1. 22 July 1515 · Unspecified site associated with the First Congress of ViennaDouble Wedding Ceremony

      Louis II married Mary of Austria and Ferdinand I married Anna of Bohemia and Hungary on 22 July 1515.

  11. Treaty of Brussels 1516

    1516

    Role: Holy Roman Emperor

    1. 6 December 1516 · BrusselsTreaty Conclusion

      The Treaty of Brussels was concluded on 6 December 1516, ending hostilities between France and the Holy Roman Empire.

  12. Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico is executed at Querétaro

    1867

    Role: Emperor of the Second Mexican Empire

    1. 19 June 1867 · Cerro de las CampanasExecution at Cerro de las Campanas

      Maximilian, Miramón, and Mejía were executed by firing squad at Cerro de las Campanas in Querétaro on 19 June 1867.

Sources

  1. Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
  2. Bread and Cheese Revolt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
  3. Peace of Pressburg (1491) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
  4. Vladislaus II of Hungary Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
  5. Treaty of Blois (1504) Wikipedia, revision of 2025-07-06
  6. War of the League of Cambrai Wikipedia
  7. Battle of the Spurs Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  8. First Congress of Vienna Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-06
  9. Maximilian I of Mexico Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05