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1764 imperial election

1764 imperial election

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The imperial election of 1764 was an imperial election held to select the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. It took place in Frankfurt on 27 March.

Background

Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor called for the election of his successor. The prince-electors called to Frankfurt were:

Elected

Archduke Joseph, the eldest son of Francis and Maria Theresa, was elected as king of the Romans.

Aftermath

Joseph came to the throne on the death of his father on 18 August 1765.
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