The 1356 Golden Bull created a constitutional system that lasted for 450 years
The Golden Bull of 1356 replaced chaotic power struggles with a formal electoral system, establishing a constitutional framework for the Holy Roman Empire that provided stability for over four centuries.
Emperor Charles IV sought to end the bloody civil wars that often erupted when a ruler died without a clear successor. By issuing the Golden Bull, he designated seven specific 'Prince-electors' who held the sole power to choose the King of the Romans.
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