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Günther von Schwarzburg

1304–1349 · 14th century · Also known as Günther XXI of Schwarzburg

Günther XXI of Schwarzburg was a Thuringian count elected King of the Romans in January 1349 by the Wittelsbach party as a rival to Charles IV. Lacking support and seriously ill, he renounced his claim in May 1349 in exchange for money and died weeks later in Frankfurt, where he was buried in the cathedral.

Günther von Schwarzburg
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County of Schwarzburg

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