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Name: Ruprecht of the Palatinate
Type: Ruler
Role: Archbishop-Elector
Polity: Archbishopric of Cologne
Ruprecht of the Palatinate, Archbishop-Elector (Archbishopric of Cologne) : All Data
Ruprecht of the Palatinate was an Archbishop-Elector who ruled over the Archbishopric of Cologne from 1474 to 1480. During his tenure, the most significant war was the Burgundian Wars, which took place from 1474 to 1477. These wars were fought between the Duchy of Burgundy and a coalition of states, including the Holy Roman Empire, in an attempt to prevent Burgundy from expanding its territory. Ruprecht played a crucial role in this conflict, as the Archbishopric of Cologne was one of the key members of the coalition. His leadership and involvement in the Burgundian Wars showcased his political and military prowess during his reign.