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Who won the Holy Roman Emperor title after a disputed election in 1198?
Richard the Lionheart
Philip of Swabia
Otto IV
Innocent III
Answer
Otto IV won the Holy Roman Emperor title after a disputed election in 1198. This election was the result of the death of Henry VI, the Holy Roman Emperor, in 1197. Otto IV was the son of Henry VI's sister, and was supported by Pope Innocent III. Philip of Swabia, the brother of Henry VI, was also a candidate for the title.
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