Which election led to the German throne dispute?
The Election of 1196
The Election of 1197
The Election of 1198
The Election of 1199
Answer
The Election of 1198 led to the German throne dispute. The election was held after the death of Emperor Henry VI. Two factions emerged, one supporting Otto of Brunswick, the other Philip of Swabia. Otto was elected by the majority of electors, but Philip was crowned by the Archbishop of Cologne.
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