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1440 in Germany

Explore 6 historical events and records for Germany in 1440.

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Historical records for Germany in 1440

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February

2 February 1440

Election

Frederick III · Frankfurt · House / House of Habsburg

Elected King of the Romans by the prince-electors.

2 February 1440

King of the Romans

Frederick III · Frankfurt · House / House of Habsburg

Elected King of the Romans after the death of Albert II.

2 February 1440

Succession

Frederick III · Germany · House / House of Habsburg

Succeeds to the German kingship as Habsburg candidate.

Other events (month unknown)

1440

Elector

Frederick the Fat · Brandenburg · Elector of Brandenburg · House / House of Hohenzollern

Appointed Elector of Brandenburg

1440

Elector

Joachim I · Brandenburg · Elector of Brandenburg · House / House of Hohenzollern

Appointed Elector of Brandenburg

1440

Succession

Albert III Achilles · Ansbach · Elector of Brandenburg · House / House of Hohenzollern

Succeeds to the Principality of Ansbach

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