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962 CE – 1806 CE
Holy Roman Empire
A sprawling realm of German-speaking states that endured for a thousand years.
Timeline
962 CE
Otto I crowned emperor
Otto the Great is crowned, founding the Holy Roman Empire.
1356 CE
Golden Bull
A decree fixes how the emperor is elected by seven prince-electors.
1806 CE
Dissolution
The empire is dissolved during the Napoleonic Wars.