The Holy Roman Empire is perhaps the best-known example of an elective monarchy (although it eventually became unofficially hereditary); after the 15th century, the emperor was elected from within the House of Habsburg by a small council of nobles called prince-electors.
The Holy Roman Empire is perhaps the best-known example of an elective monarchy (although it eventually became unofficially hereditary). The emperor was elected from within the House of Habsburg by a small council of nobles. This was after the 15th century. These nobles were called prince-electors.