1575 imperial election
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27 October 1575
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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
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
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
Rudolf acceded to the throne on his father's death on October 12, 1576
Notes
- ↑ Rudolf was elected as King of the Romans to act as Maximilian II's designated successor and co-ruler. He became Emperor upon his father's death in 1576.