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King of the Romans

Proper noun

Meaning

King of the Romans

(now historical) The monarch of the Holy Roman Empire, originally specifically prior to their formal coronation as emperor by the Pope. [from 15th c.]

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

After his opponent died, he was re-elected in 1349 and crowned King of the Romans. Source: Internet

After the death of Ruprecht in 1410, his succession at first proved difficult, as both Wenceslaus' cousin Jobst of Moravia and Wenceslaus' brother Sigismund of Hungary were elected King of the Romans. Source: Internet

At length a compromise was reached: Philip was to succeed Ferdinand, but during the former's reign Maximilian, as King of the Romans, was to govern Germany. Source: Internet

Conrad was never crowned emperor and continued to style himself " King of the Romans " until his death. Source: Internet

On 9 March, he wrote to Rudolf, King of the Romans, begging him not to come to Italy, and if he had already started his journey, to break it off, until an agreement between him and the Papacy could be finalized. Source: Internet

Once an individual swore to abide by the electoral capitulation, he assumed the office of King of the Romans. Source: Internet

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