1575 imperial election

The imperial election of 1575 was an imperial election held to select the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. It took place in Regensburg on October 27.

Background

The Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor called for the election of his successor. He held one vote, as king of Bohemia. The remaining prince-electors called to Regensburg were:

Elected

Maximilian's eldest son Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor was elected.

Aftermath

Rudolf acceded to the throne on his father's death on October 12, 1576

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