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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.
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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.
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:
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) | |
Rudolf acceded to the throne on his father's death on October 12, 1576
