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1. Holy Roman Emperor

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   The Emperor and Imperial Authority
   Imperial Authority within the structure of the Empire was inherently paradoxical. The Emperor was the supreme feudal overlord, the highest judge, and the ultimate military commander. However, actual power was severely circumscribed by the extensive privileges granted to the Imperial Estates (Reichsstände), which included princes, [bishops](/entries/bis…