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1256. The Civil wars had so much reduced the Imperial Authority, that the Princes of Germany now acquired great power. On the death of William of Holland, one party elected Richard Earl of Cornwall, brother to Henry 3d/ Kg of England, & another Alphonso. Kg of Castile. both with the hope of being enriched, by the treasures of these Princes. Alphonso tho he accepted the dignity, did not come to take possession of it, & Richard was crowned Emperor. He was little esteemed in Germany, & passing the greatest part of his reign in England, the Administration of justice was neglected, & anarchy & confusion reigned throughout the Empire. --He died in 1272.
