Disputed Kingship
Claims the German crown against Louis IV of Bavaria.
Role range: 1314-1330
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Frederick III Biography and Timeline
Follow Frederick III through 24 dated historical records for Germany.
Frederick III, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1314–1888Years on this page
1314
Rival Election of Louis IV
Louis of Bavaria was elected by a rival group of electors, creating competing claims to the German kingship.
Role range: 1314-1325 – 1314-1330
Coronation
Crowned King of the Romans by the Archbishop of Cologne.
Role range: 1314-1330
1440
Election
Elected King of the Romans by the prince-electors.
Role range: 1440-1493
King of the Romans
Elected King of the Romans after the death of Albert II.
Role range: 1440-1493
Succession
Succeeds to the German kingship as Habsburg candidate.
Role range: 1440-1493
1442
Royal Coronation
Crowned King of the Romans at Aachen.
Role range: 1440-1493
1452
Imperial Coronation
Becomes the last emperor crowned in Rome by a pope.
Role range: 1452-1493
Imperial Coronation
Crowned Holy Roman Emperor in Rome by Pope Nicholas V.
Role range: 1452-1493
1466
Second Peace of Thorn
Recognises the settlement ending war between the Teutonic Knights and Poland.
Role range: 1452-1493
1469
Bishoprics Founded
Secures creation of new bishoprics at Vienna and Wiener Neustadt.
Role range: 1452-1493
1477
Burgundian Marriage
His son Maximilian marries Mary of Burgundy, linking Habsburg and Burgundian interests.
Role range: 1452-1493
1831
Birth of Frederick III
Birth of Frederick III, son of William I of Prussia.
Role range: 1888-1888
1858
Marriage
Marries Victoria, eldest daughter of Queen Victoria.
Role range: 1888-1888
1861
Crown Prince
Becomes Crown Prince of Prussia when William I becomes king.
Role range: 1888-1888
1864
Second Schleswig War
Serves in the war against Denmark as Prussia asserts German leadership.
Role range: 1864-1864 – 1888-1888
1870
Battle of Wissembourg
Leads the Third Army in victory at Wissembourg.
Role range: 1870-1871 – 1888-1888
Battle of Worth
Defeats MacMahon's forces in the early campaign.
Role range: 1870-1871 – 1888-1888
Battle of Sedan
Participates in the victory that captures Napoleon III.
Role range: 1870-1871 – 1888-1888
Battle of Sedan
Commands the Third Army during the decisive campaign against France.
Role range: 1870-1871 – 1888-1888
Third Army Command
Commands the Third Army during the Franco-Prussian War.
Role range: 1870-1871 – 1888-1888
Third Army
Leads the southern German contingents integrated into the Third Army.
Role range: 1870-1871 – 1888-1888
1871
German Empire Proclaimed
Becomes Crown Prince of the new German Empire.
Role range: 1888-1888
1888
Succession
Succeeds as German Emperor and King of Prussia.
Role range: 1888-1888
Records, sources and methodology
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