Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Feb 24, 2015 18:58:08 GMT
Maximilian Henry, Prince-Bishop of Munster, Liege and Cologne has died.
His succession is an important one. Munster is relatively powerful state, and is generally held in personal union with Liege and Cologne. Ultimately, the Pope has the final say on the successor. Though other important figures might believe they should have a say. Historically, the succession in Munster has been used by France and the Empire to compete for influence in the West. The Pope can chose a successor using any criteria he sees fit, he can appoint three new Prince-Bishops and divide apart the personal union, he can even create a larger personal union by placing the lands under the control of another incumbent Prince-Bishop.
His succession is an important one. Munster is relatively powerful state, and is generally held in personal union with Liege and Cologne. Ultimately, the Pope has the final say on the successor. Though other important figures might believe they should have a say. Historically, the succession in Munster has been used by France and the Empire to compete for influence in the West. The Pope can chose a successor using any criteria he sees fit, he can appoint three new Prince-Bishops and divide apart the personal union, he can even create a larger personal union by placing the lands under the control of another incumbent Prince-Bishop.
