Historical Events tagged with "habsburg"

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Politics & Government

Prince Charles I Crowned Duke of Burgundy

July 18th, 1507 517 years ago

In a grand ceremony in Brussels, Charles I was crowned Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders. This significant event occurred a year after he inherited these prestigious titles following the death of his father. The ceremony, marked by lavish displays of wealth and power, further solidified the authority of the Habsburg dynasty in the region. Many nobles and dignitaries attended to witness this important transfer of power, which represented the union of various territories under Charles's rule.

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Albert II of Habsburg Becomes King of the Romans

March 18th, 1438 586 years ago

Albert II of Habsburg ascended as King of the Romans after the death of his predecessor, Sigismund of Luxembourg. His election took place in the context of ongoing dynastic and territorial struggles in the Holy Roman Empire. The election was marked by the significant participation of electors from various powerful principalities, and Albert's title was recognized in the imperial city of Frankfurt, where the imperial election occurred.

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End of the Babenberg Dynasty in Austria

June 15th, 1246 778 years ago

Frederick II, Duke of Austria, died in 1246, marking the end of the Babenberg dynasty's rule in Austria. His death left a power vacuum and ushered in a period of uncertainty for the region. The Babenberg dynasty had been a significant noble house that contributed to the early development of the Austrian state and its governance. Frederick's demise initiated a struggle for succession and control over the duchy, impacting the political landscape in Central Europe dramatically.

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