German Civil War of 1400-1411
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Holy Roman Empire, Civil Wars, Coups
- Curriculum: German History, Medieval History/Middle Ages
- Geographical Location: Germany
- Date: August 20, 1400-1411
Article abstract: At issue: Control of the Holy Roman Empire and the Rhine-Main area of Germany. Result: Wenceslas of Bohemia was victorious, but his power continued to decline, enabling his brother Sigismund to replace him as king.
Background
Following the successful monarchy of Emperor Charles IV, ruler of both the kingdom of Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire from 1346 to 1378, hopes were high for his son and successor Wenceslas. However, as time went on, the imperial princes increasingly criticized Wenceslas’s regime for its lack of action,...
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