Adolf, King of the Romans

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Adolf, King of the Romans

Role / Field:

Count of Nassau and elected King of the Romans, ruling until his deposition in 1298.

Born:

1255

Died:

1298-07-02

Century / Era:

1255s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Foundations

1255 – 2 July 1298) was the count of Nassau from about 1276 and the elected king of Germany from 1292 until his deposition by the prince-electors in 1298. He was never crowned by the pope, which would have secured him the imperial title. He was the first physically and mentally healthy ruler of the Holy Roman Empire ever to be deposed without a papal excommunication. Adolf died shortly afterwards in the Battle of Göllheim fighting against his successor Albert of Habsburg.

Key Developments & Impact

He was the second in the succession of so-called count-kings of several rivalling comital houses striving after the Roman-German royal dignity. Adolf was the reigning count of a small German state. He was born about 1255 and was the son of Walram II, Count of Nassau and Adelheid of Katzenelnbogen. Adolf’s brother was Diether of Nassau, who was appointed Archbishop of Trier in 1300. Adolf was married in 1270 to Imagina of Isenburg-Limburg (died after 1313) and they had eight children.

Enduring Legacy

Agnes of Isenburg-Limburg, the sister of Imagina, was married to Henry (Heinrich) of Westerburg, the brother of Siegfried II of Westerburg, the Archbishop of Cologne. In 1276 or...

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1255: Birth of Adolf, King of the Romans — Count of Nassau and elected King of the Romans, ruling until his deposition in 1298.
2. 1270: 1270 Milestone — Adolf was married in 1270 to Imagina of Isenburg-Limburg (died after 1313) and they had eight children.
3. 1298 (1298-07-02): Passing & Historical Legacy — Adolf, King of the Romans passed away on 1298-07-02, leaving an enduring historical legacy.
4. 1300: 1300 Milestone — Adolf’s brother was Diether of Nassau, who was appointed Archbishop of Trier in 1300.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Adolf, King of the Romans

True or False: “Adolf was crowned by the Pope, which secured him the imperial title.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The text explicitly states that Adolf was never crowned by the Pope, meaning he never secured the full imperial title.

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