# Charles VII - Holy Roman Emperor

URL: https://germany-history.com/rulers/charles-vii
Reign: 1742–1745
Born-Died: 1697 - 1745
Dynasty: Wittelsbach
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_VII,_Holy_Roman_Emperor

Elector of Bavaria, the only non-Habsburg emperor of the 18th century.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Charles VI](https://germany-history.com/rulers/charles-vi)
- Succeeded by: [Francis I](https://germany-history.com/rulers/francis-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1745 - [Sanssouci](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1745-sanssouci)