Maximilian Frederick of Königsegg-Rothenfels, Archbishop-Elector (Archbishopric of Cologne) : All Data

Maximilian Frederick of Königsegg-Rothenfels was the Archbishop-Elector of Cologne from 1761 to 1784. During his tenure, he faced the challenges of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) and the War of the Bavarian Succession (1778-1779). Despite being a neutral state, the Archbishopric of Cologne was affected by the conflict as it disrupted trade and caused economic hardships. Maximilian Frederick navigated these turbulent times, striving to maintain stability and protect the interests of his realm. While his reign extended beyond the mentioned period of 1773-1773, it is within this timeframe that his actions during these wars are specifically noted.