In the aftermath of Maximilian's Proclamation of Trent, Pope Julius
II assents to its claims by confirming that the German King
automatically becomes Holy Roman Emperor without needing to be
crowned by the Pope.
Citation:
Editors. "Confirmation that German King automatically becomes Holy Roman Emperor".
The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010
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