Sigismund of Luxembourg

MedievalEmperorHoly Roman Empire1368 — 1437

Last Luxembourg emperor, convened Council of Constance.

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Quick Facts

Born

1368

Died

1437

Country

Holy Roman Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)63

Influence (20%)62

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score60.0

Sigismund of Luxembourg — Complete Timeline

1410 AD

Election as King of GermanyPolitical Action◆ Major

Sigismund, King of Hungary and son of Charles IV, was elected King of Germany by one faction of electors, while Jobst of Moravia was elected by another. This led to a double kingship until Jobst's death in 1411.

ElectionDouble Kingship

Impact: national

1414 AD

Convening of the Council of ConstancePolitical Action

Sigismund convened the Council of Constance to end the Western Schism. The council deposed all three rival popes and elected Pope Martin V, restoring unity to the Catholic Church.

CouncilEnd of Schism

Impact: globalconstructive

1415 AD

Execution of Jan HusPolitical Action

Despite granting Jan Hus a safe-conduct to the Council of Constance, Sigismund allowed Hus to be tried and burned at the stake for heresy. This act sparked the Hussite Wars in Bohemia.

ExecutionHussite Wars

Impact: regionaltragic

1433 AD

Coronation as Holy Roman EmperorPolitical Action◆ Major

Sigismund was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in Rome by Pope Eugene IV. His coronation marked the end of a long struggle for imperial recognition and solidified his authority.

CoronationImperial Authority

Impact: globalconstructive