The imperial election of 1575 was an imperial election held to select the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. It took place in Regensburg on October 27.
Background The Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor called for the election of his successor. He held one vote, as king of Bohemia. The remaining prince-electors called to Regensburg were:
Daniel Brendel von Homburg, elector of Mainz Jakob von Eltz-Rübenach, elector of Trier Salentin IX of Isenburg-Grenzau, elector of Cologne Frederick III, elector of the Electoral Palatinate Augustus, elector of Saxony John George, elector of Brandenburg
Election results Maximilian's eldest son Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor was elected as king of the Romans Elector Electorate Vote Daniel Brendel von Homburg Mainz Rudolf II Jakob von Eltz-Rübenach Trier Rudolf II Salentin IX of Isenburg-Grenzau Cologne Rudolf II Frederick III Palatinate Rudolf II Augustus Saxony Rudolf II John George I Brandenburg Rudolf II Rudolf II Bohemia Rudolf II (voted for himself) Total 7 votes, 100% (unanimous)
Aftermath Rudolf acceded to the throne on his father's death on October 12, 1576
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