# Frederick III - King of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor

URL: https://germany-history.com/rulers/frederick-iii-1440
Reign: 1440–1493
Born-Died: 1415 - 1493
Dynasty: Habsburgs
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_III,_Holy_Roman_Emperor

The last emperor crowned in Rome, whose 53-year reign laid the basis of Habsburg greatness.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Albert II](https://germany-history.com/rulers/albert-ii)
- Succeeded by: [Maximilian I](https://germany-history.com/rulers/maximilian-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1450 - [Gutenberg's Printing Press](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1450-gutenberg-s-printing-press)
- 1452 - [Last Imperial Coronation in Rome](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1452-last-imperial-coronation-in-rome)
- 1466 - [Second Peace of Thorn](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1466-second-peace-of-thorn)
- 1493 - [Maximilian I](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1493-maximilian-i)