March 1198 imperial election

The imperial election of 8 March 1198 was an imperial election held to select the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. It took place in Mühlhausen. It was the first election during the Great German Throne Dispute. March 8th was the Laetare Sunday, a significant day in the Hohenstaufen royal tradition.

As a result of the election, Philip of Swabia was named Holy Roman Emperor.