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The elective monarchy was disbanded in favor of absolute monarchy by..?

  • Christian VI

  • Frederick II

  • Frederick III

  • Christian V

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**Frederick III, the Holy Roman Emperor, spearheaded the transformation from an elective monarchy to an absolute monarchy in the 15th century.** Prior to this pivotal shift, the Holy Roman Emperors were selected through electoral processes involving multiple electors. However, Frederick III sought to consolidate power and establish a hereditary succession within the Habsburg dynasty, effectively ending the era of electing emperors from various noble families.
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