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What title did Philip's older brother hold apart from being the King of Germany?
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Philip's older brother was the Holy Roman Emperor, who was also the King of Germany. The Holy Roman Emperor was the head of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a large empire that existed in Europe from the 9th century to the 19th century. The Holy Roman Emperor was elected by the princes of the empire, and the title was often held by the King of Germany.
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