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Rudolph I of Germany

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Seal of Rudolf I inscribed: RUDOLFUS DEI GRACIA ROMANORUM REX SEMPER AUGUSTUS ("Rudolf by the grace of God King of the Romans, ever majestic")

Rudolf I (1 May 1218 – 15 July 1291) was the first King of Germany from the House of Habsburg. The first of the count-kings of Germany, he reigned from 1273 until his death.

Rudolph I of Germany
Born: 1 May 1218 Died: 15 July 1291
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Richard (died 1272)
and Alfonso

as rival kings
King of the Romans
1273–1291
with Alfonso as contender (1273–1275)
Succeeded by
Adolf
Preceded by
Ottokar II of Bohemia
Duke of Carinthia and Carniola
1276–1286
Succeeded by
Meinhard
Duke of Austria and Styria
1278–1282
Succeeded by
Albert I
Rudolf II
Preceded by
Albert IV
Count of Habsburg
1239–1291
With: Rudolph V (1282–1283)
Succeeded by
Albert V
Rudolph VI