March 1198 Imperial election

The imperial election of March 8, 1198 was an imperial election held to select the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. It took place in Mühlhausen. It was the first election during the Great German Throne Dispute.

As a result of the election, Philip of Swabia was named Holy Roman Emperor.

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