During the 10th & 11th Centuries, Bishops in the Holy Roman Empire were nominated by the Emperor and their offices were non hereditary, so the territories they held were secure from any dynastic ambitions of rebellious lay princes such as the Counts of Tyrol.
Bishops in the Holy Roman Empire were nominated by the Emperor. This was during the 10th & 11th Centuries. Their offices were non hereditary. This was during the 10th & 11th Centuries. The territories were secure from any dynastic ambitions of rebellious lay princes such as the Counts of Tyrol. This was during the 10th & 11th Centuries. They held the territories.