1764 Imperial election

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 March 27.

Background

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

Elected

Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, the eldest son of Francis and Maria Theresa, was elected.

Aftermath

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

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