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Holy Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire was a complex union of territories in central Europe, mainly German lands, under an elected emperor. Otto I's coronation in 962 is usually taken as its start, though some date it from Charlemagne in 800. It was dissolved during the Napoleonic Wars in 1806.
Key facts
| Dates | 962 CE – 1806 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capital | No fixed capital (Aachen, Prague, Vienna among imperial seats) |
| Founder | Otto I |
| Religion(s) | Catholic Christianity, Protestantism (after 1555) |
| Peak extent | ≈ 1 million km² (c. 1050 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Frankish Empire (Francia) Carolingian Empire
Followed by
Austrian Empire First French Empire (Napoleonic) Kingdom of Prussia Electorate of Saxony Kingdom of Bavaria Kingdom of Westphalia Confederation of the Rhine
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.