The Prince-Electors (or simply Electors) of the Holy Roman Empire — German: Kurfürst (), pl. Kurfürsten, — were the members of the electoral college of the Holy Roman Empire, having the function of electing the Holy Roman Emperors. The heir-apparent to a prince-elector was known as an electoral prince (German: Kurprinz). The dignity of Elector was extremely prestigious and second only to King or Emperor, far exceeding such offices as count, duke and archduke.
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