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What was the cause for the ten-year civil war in Germany during Otto IV's reign?

  • Disputed king election

  • Power struggle with France

  • Conflict with the Pope

  • Invasion by England

Answer

The dispute of the king election was the main cause for the ten-year civil war in Germany during Otto IV's reign. The dispute started when Otto IV was elected king of Germany in 1209, but Philip of Swabia was also elected king by another faction of the nobility.
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