Rupert of Germany

MedievalEmperorHoly Roman Empire1352 — 1410

Palatine Wittelsbach elected as German king.

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Quick Facts

Born

1352

Died

1410

Country

Holy Roman Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)65

Legacy (20%)51

Leadership (15%)76

Strategy (15%)32

Total Score53.2

Rupert of Germany — Complete Timeline

1400 AD

Election as King of GermanyPolitical Action◆ Major

Rupert, Count Palatine of the Rhine, was elected King of Germany by four electors who deposed King Wenceslaus IV. His election was contested by Wenceslaus's supporters, leading to a divided kingdom.

ElectionDeposition

Impact: national

1401 AD

Italian CampaignWar◆ Major

Rupert led an expedition to Italy to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor. He was defeated by the forces of Gian Galeazzo Visconti of Milan near Brescia and forced to retreat, failing to achieve coronation.

Military DefeatFailed Coronation

Impact: regionaldestructive

1409 AD

Conflict with the Council of PisaPolitical Action

Rupert opposed the Council of Pisa, which attempted to end the Western Schism by deposing both rival popes. He remained loyal to Pope Gregory XII, further isolating him politically.

Western SchismPapal Politics

Impact: regional