Electorate of Baden: Map & History
The Electorate of Baden was a State of the Holy Roman Empire from 1803 to 1806.
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The Electorate of Baden was a State of the Holy Roman Empire from 1803 to 1806. In 1803, the Imperial diet bestowed the office of Prince-elector to Charles Frederick, but in 1806, Francis II dissolved the Empire. Baden then achieved sovereignty, and Charles Frederick became Grand Duke.
Modern Countries Once Part of Electorate of Baden
At its mapped extent, Electorate of Baden covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Electorate of Baden's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Electorate of Baden in Depth
History
The French Revolution began in 1789, and at its onset the Margraviate of Baden was united under Charles Frederick, but it did not form a compact territory. Its total area was only about 1,350 square miles (3,500 km2), consisting of a number of isolated districts lying on either bank of the upper Rhine. Charles Frederick endeavored to acquire the intervening stretches of land, so as to give territorial unity to his country. His opportunity to do so came during the French Revolutionary Wars. When war broke out between the French First Republic and the Holy Roman Empire in 1792, the Margraviate of Baden fought for the House of Habsburg.
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Electorate of Baden: Key Facts
| Capital | Karlsruhe |
|---|---|
| Official language | German |
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Founded | 27 April 1803 |
| Dissolved | 12 July 1806 |
Preceded by
- Margraviate of Baden
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q637238 (CC0).
Electorate of Baden: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Electorate of Baden exist?
Electorate of Baden is dated to 1803 CE – 1805 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of Electorate of Baden?
The capital of Electorate of Baden was Karlsruhe.
How large was Electorate of Baden at its peak?
At its peak in 1805 Electorate of Baden covered about 7,391 km².
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