1138 imperial election
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7 March 1138
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The imperial election of 1138 was an imperial election held to select the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire after the death of Lothair III in December 1137.[1][2] The election took place in Koblenz on 7 March, eleven weeks before the scheduled date due to interference from Archbishop Albero of Trier.[2]
Conrad III of Germany, who was previously anti-king, was named Holy Roman Emperor as a result of the election, starting the Hohenstaufen imperial dynasty.[1][2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b HREA, Holy Roman Empire Association-. "Holy Roman Empire Association - HREA". Holy Roman Empire Association - HREA. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ^ a b c Dale, Johanna (June 2016). "Inauguration and political liturgy in the Hohenstaufen Empire, 1138–1215". German History. 34 (2): 191–213. doi:10.1093/gerhis/ghw014. ISSN 0266-3554.
- ^ Mason, J. F. A. (1975-04-01). "Germany under the Salian and Hohenstaufen Emperors. By Karl Hampe. Translated with an Introduction by Ralph Bennett Pp. x+315, one map. Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1973. 5". The Journal of Theological Studies. XXVI (1): 207–207. doi:10.1093/jts/XXVI.1.207. ISSN 0022-5185.
Notes
[edit]- ^ Electors were required to reach a unanimous agreement on a single candidate to ensure a valid election.
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