Institution

Holy Roman Emperor

The Holy Roman Emperor was the elected ruler of the Holy Roman Empire, a title that originated with Otto I's coronation in 962 CE and was formally given up by Francis II in 1806. Charles V held it alongside the Spanish crown. Frederick II, also Holy Roman Emperor, obtained Jerusalem from the Ayyubid sultan al-Kamil in 1229.

Holy Roman Emperor
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Mentioned in 6 profiles

Ayyubid EmpireDeclineDuchy of LorraineSummaryKingdom of Hungary (1301-1526)GovernanceHabsburg SpainFoundation, SummaryHabsburg MonarchyGovernanceAustrian EmpireFoundation, Summary

Mentioned in 5 state histories

Armenian Principality of CiliciaArmenian Kingdom of CiliciaKingdom of Hungary (1301-1526)Habsburg SpainConfederation of the Rhine

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Holy Roman Emperor. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/holy-roman-emperor
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The Epoch Institute. “Holy Roman Emperor.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/holy-roman-emperor.
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