Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I von Hapsburg (detail), print illustration by unknown artist, c. 17th century.
Maximilian I (b. 1459 - d.1519) ruled as King of the Romans and Holy Roman Emperor. He was never crowned by a pope, a tradition that set a precedent for future clashes between the imperial and papal authorties. His rule cemented the House of Hapsburg as a key player in European politics for centuries to come, laying the groundwork for their vast network of alliances in the Holy Roman Empire and beyond.
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