On which date was Maximilian II elected King of Germany?
24 November 1562
8 September 1563
25 July 1564
14 May 1562
Answer
The election of Maximilian II as King of Germany took place on November 24, 1562, in Frankfurt. He was chosen as the successor to his father, Ferdinand I, by the seven prince-electors of the Holy Roman Empire.
The Majesty of Maximilian II: A Quiz on the 16th Century Holy Roman Emperor