Imperial Election (Principia Moderni III Map Game)

The election of a Holy Roman Emperor or King of Germany is, from at least the 13th century, accomplished by a small body of the greatest princes of the Empire, the Prince-electors. Appointment as Emperor was normally for life. In 1356, the Emperor Charles IV, promulgated the Golden Bull, which became the fundamental law by which all future Kings and Emperors were elected within the Holy Roman Empire.

1410
The 1410 election took play in Frankfurt. Albert V, archduke of Austria was elected the emperor, beginning a tradition of Habsburg rule in the empire.

Electors
 * Johann II von Nassau, Elector of Mainz
 * Werner von Falkenstein, Elector of Trier
 * Friedrich III von Saarwerden, Elector of Cologne
 * Sigismund, King of Bohemia
 * Louis III, Elector Palatine
 * Rudolph III, Elector of Saxony
 * Jobst, Elector of Brandenburg

Votes
 * Mainz: Albert V (Austria)
 * Trier: Albert V (Austria)
 * Cologne: Albert V (Austria)
 * Bohemia: Albert V (Austria)
 * Palatine:
 * Saxony:
 * Brandenburg:

1464
The 1464 election took place in Augsburg upon the death of Albert II. Albert's first son George was selected as the new emperor.

Electors
 * Mainz
 * Jakob von Sierk, Elector of Trier
 * Cologne
 * Bohemia
 * Palatine
 * Saxony
 * Brandenburg

Votes
 * Mainz: George (Austria)
 * Trier: George (Austria)
 * Cologne:
 * Bohemia: George (Austria)
 * Palatine: George (Austria)
 * Saxony:
 * Brandenburg: George (Austria)

1486
The 1486 election took place in Frankfurt upon the death of George I. Maximilian I was selected as the new emperor.

Electors
 * Archbishop Karl von Henneberg-Römhild, elector of Mainz
 * Archbishop Christian von Wurtembourg, Elector of Trier
 * Cologne
 * Bohemia
 * Palatine
 * Saxony
 * Brandenburg

Votes
 * Mainz: Maximilian (Austria)
 * Trier: Maximilian (Austria)
 * Cologne:
 * Bohemia: Maximilian (Austria)
 * Palatine: Maximilian (Austria)
 * Saxony:
 * Brandenburg: Maximilian (Austria)