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Rudolf I

Type Figure Region Germany Time 1218–1291 Also known as Rudolf I, Holy Roman Emperor

Rudolf I (1218–1291) of the Swabian Habsburg counts expanded his lands, was elected King of the Romans in 1273, and granted Austria to his sons in 12…

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  1. 1239–1272Habsburg Castle · AargauAfter inheriting the county he gradually annexed surrounding territories, expanding his power in Swabia and the Rhineland. After the Holy Roman Empire fell into the Great Interregnum in the 1250s, Rudolf intervened in princely disputes as a mediator, winning reputation and allies. Between 1261 and 1270 he continued to consolidate his network of interests in Alsace and Swabia.
  2. 1273–1291Frankfurt · HesseElected King of the Romans at Frankfurt in October 1273, ending the vacancy of the imperial throne since the death of Frederick II in 1250. Crowned in 1274, he defeated Ottokar II of Bohemia (Battle of Marchfeld, 1278) and in 1282 enfeoffed his sons with Austria and Styria, laying the foundation of the Habsburg empire.

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