Statute in Favor of the Princes
Course
EUH2000; WOH2012
Date (Original)
1231
Location
Germany, Holy Roman Empire
Keywords
Holy Roman Empire
Description
This law relinquished a number of important Royal rights to the secular princes. Among other things, they received the rights to mint coins and levy tolls in the German part of the Holy Roman Empire. In particular, however, Frederick granted them the right of approval over any legislation proposed in future by the Emperor.
STARS Citation
"Statute in Favor of the Princes" (1231). All OER History Primary Sources. 50.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/oerhistory-all/50
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