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Who was the tenth century holy roman emperor?
Otto I the Great, Holy Roman Emperor (lived 912-973, reigned 936-973). The Holy Roman Emperor was ruler of the Holy Roman Empire, a predecessor of numerous countries mainly in central Europe.
Who founded the holy roman empire?
The Frankish king Charlemagne, in 800. His Empire (including what was to become France) fell apart after his death, but the title was revived for its eastern half (Germany and neighbouring regions plus northern Italy) by Otto I in 962.
How did the ambitions of German emperor affect the holy roman empire?
The Holy Roman Emperor and the Holy Roman Empire lasted from the year 800 to 1805 when it was dismantled after the Battle of Austerlitz. Germany was unified in 1871 with the declaration of Wilhelm von Hohenzollern of Prussia as the German Emperor. Thus, the two entities never coincided historically.
Who said the Holy Roman Empire was 'not Holy Roman or an Empire'?
Voltaire said the Holy Roman Empire was not 'Holy, Roman, or an Empire.'
Who dissolved the Holy Roman Empire?
The Holy Roman Empire was finally dissolved when Holy Roman Emperor Francis II abdicated, or renounced his throne. It can also be credited to Napoléon, who defeated the HRE in battle which led to Francis abdicating.
