Habsburg Dynastic War
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Holy Roman Empire
- Curriculum: German History, Medieval History/Middle Ages, Eastern European History
- Geographical Location: Bohemia, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary
- Date: October 9, 1439-November 20, 1457
Article abstract: At issue: Control of the Holy Roman Empire, Bohemia, and Hungary, as well as Austrian territories. Result: Frederick III’s victory; yet the costs and ravages of war left his position weak, leading to later conflicts.
Background
The energetic and martial Duke Albrecht V of Austria had become the virtual successor to his father-in-law King Sigismund, who died in late 1437. The Hungarians crowned Albrecht king on January 1, 1438; the electors of the Holy Roman Empire elected him king in March; and the majority of Bohemians supported his...
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