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Adolf of Germany
MedievalEmperorHoly Roman Empire1255 — 1298
Count of Nassau elected king, killed in battle.
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Quick Facts
Born
1255
Died
1298
Country
Holy Roman Empire
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)50
Political (20%)26
Influence (20%)48
Legacy (20%)38
Leadership (15%)38
Strategy (15%)38
Total Score40.1
Adolf of Germany — Complete Timeline
1292 AD
Election as King of GermanyPolitical Action◆ Major
Adolf, Count of Nassau, was elected King of Germany by the prince-electors, succeeding Rudolf I. His election was a compromise between the Habsburg and Luxembourg factions.
ElectionCompromise
Impact: national
1294 AD
Acquisition of ThuringiaPolitical Action◆ Major
Adolf purchased the Landgraviate of Thuringia from the impoverished Landgrave Albert II. This expansion of royal territory provoked opposition from the electors, who accused him of misusing royal power.
Territorial AcquisitionConflict with Electors
Impact: regional
1298 AD
Battle of GöllheimWar
Adolf was defeated and killed in battle near G
BattleDeath in Battle
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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