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Chapter 43ChrP.5.43

De electione Rudolphi in regem Romanorum.

The Election of Rudolf of Habsburg

In 1273, Rudolf of Habsburg was elected king of the Romans, as recorded with a brief citation.

In the year of our Lord 1273, Rudolf of Habsburg was elected king of the Romans. (Mart. p. 420. Ptol )

Read the original Latin

Anno domini MCCLXXin Rudolphus de Astburgkb in regem Romanorum est electus. (Mart. p. 420. Ptol )

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