The Holy Roman Empire is perhaps the best-known example of an elective monarchy (although it eventually became unofficially hereditary); after the 15th century, the emperor was elected from within the House of Habsburg by a small council of nobles called prince-electors.
During that period, the emperor was elected from within the House of Habsburg by a small council of nobles called prince-electors. The Holy Roman Empire is perhaps the best-known example of an elective monarchy.
The Holy Roman Empire is perhaps the best-known example of an elective monarchy. During that period, the emperor was elected from within the House of Habsburg by a small council of nobles called prince-electors.
The Holy Roman Empire is perhaps the best-known example of an elective monarchy. During that period, the emperor was elected from within the House of Habsburg by a small council of nobles called prince-electors.