1575 imperial election
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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
[edit]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:
- Daniel Brendel von Homburg, elector of Mainz
- Jakob von Eltz-Rübenach, elector of Trier
- Salentin IX of Isenburg-Grenzau, elector of Cologne
- Frederick III, elector of the Electoral Palatinate
- Augustus, elector of Saxony
- John George, elector of Brandenburg
Election results
[edit]Maximilian's eldest son Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor was elected as king of the Romans
| Elector | Electorate | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Brendel von Homburg | Mainz | Rudolf II |
| Jakob von Eltz-Rübenach | Trier | Rudolf II |
| Salentin IX of Isenburg-Grenzau | Cologne | Rudolf II |
| Frederick III | Palatinate | Rudolf II |
| Augustus | Saxony | Rudolf II |
| John George I | Brandenburg | Rudolf II |
| Rudolf II | Bohemia | Rudolf II (voted for himself) |
| Total | 7 votes, 100% (unanimous) | |
Aftermath
[edit]Rudolf acceded to the throne on his father's death on October 12, 1576
