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he inherited the Hapsburg Monarchy after the death of his paternal grandfather. he was the natural candidate of the electors to succeed his grandfather as a Holy Roman Emperor. the other candidates were Frederick III, Elector of Saxony, Francis I of france, and Henry VIII of england.
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German and French prodestant princes stared to revolt against him which started a war inbetween the two religions
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german protestants defeated him
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