Albert I

MedievalEmperorHoly Roman Empire1255 — 1308

Habsburg king assassinated by his nephew.

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Quick Facts

Born

1255

Died

1308

Country

Holy Roman Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score44.4

Albert I — Complete Timeline

1298 AD

Defeated Adolf of Nassau at the Battle of GöllheimWar◆ Major

Albert I of Habsburg defeated and killed Adolf of Nassau at the Battle of G

BattleHabsburgVictory

Impact: regional

Elected King of GermanyPolitical Action◆ Major

Albert I of Habsburg was elected King of Germany after deposing Adolf of Nassau. His election was supported by the prince-electors and marked the return of Habsburg rule to the German throne.

ElectionHabsburgGerman Kingdom

Impact: regional

Crowned Holy Roman EmperorPolitical Action◆ Major

Albert I of Habsburg was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in Aachen. His coronation reaffirmed Habsburg authority in the empire, though his reign was marked by conflicts with the Papacy and the prince-electors.

CoronationHoly Roman EmpireHabsburg

Impact: regional

1308 AD

Assassinated by His Nephew John ParricidaOther◆ Major

Albert I of Habsburg was assassinated by his nephew John Parricida near Windisch, Switzerland. His death ended his reign and led to a period of instability, with the throne passing to Henry VII of Luxembourg.

AssassinationHabsburgDeath

Impact: regionaltragic