Maximilian, Archduke of Austria, was elected King of the Romans, and succeeded his father, Frederic III, on the latter's death on 19 August 1493. As Wars of the League of Cambrai ravaged Italy it was impossible for Maximilian to undertake the journey to Rome for the Imperial coronation and on 4 February 1508 at Trent, he claimed for himself the title of Electus Romanorum Imperator, "Elected Roman Emperor" or "Roman Emperor by election" (rather than by coronation), which was subsequently accepted on 12 February 1508 by Pope Julius II. Subsequent electees retained the right to call themselves Emperor, rather than merely King, without Papal coronation.
WI Pope Julius II refused to recognise HRE Maximilian I as rightful holder of the title because he was uncrowned? Could another claimant rose? How is this altering History? Any thoughts?
WI Pope Julius II refused to recognise HRE Maximilian I as rightful holder of the title because he was uncrowned? Could another claimant rose? How is this altering History? Any thoughts?