Imperial election, 1256



The first election of 1254 took place on January 13 in Frankfurt.

Electors

 * Wenceslaus I, King of Bohemia (1230–1253)
 * Conrad, Duke of Swabia (1233-1255) and King of the Romans (1235–1277)
 * Richard, 1st Earl of Cornwall (1227–1272)
 * Otto II, Duke of Bavaria (1231-1253)
 * Otto III the Pious, Margrave of Brandenburg (1220-1267)
 * Henry III of Meissen (1221–1288)

Elected
Conrad III, King of the Romans.

This was the first ever election following the death of Emperor Frederick II on 13 December 1250. Prince Henry was famous war hero during his military career, he was wounded, six times at the Battle of Al Mansurah which he also stabbed, but he will have to walk limping and pains in the stomach for the rest of his life and his reign. The other and only candidate was King Ferdinand III of Castile who was only one vote. Charles I was pro-peace and wants to alliance with the Pope and England. His brother Richard, 1st Earl of Cornwall resigned as King of Germans. Charles I was elected King of the Romans in 1256. After six months, Charles got first elected Holy Roman Emperor on 13 January of the following year; with the total of six Prince-elector votes.